Distance From Aiome Airport to Sofia Airport, AIE - SOF Distance

The distance from Aiome Airport (AIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 8028 miles or 12919 kilometers or 6972 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Aiome ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aiome and Sofia takes around 18 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aiome Airport, Aiome, Papua New Guinea to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 18 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AIE - SOF

Kilometers		12919 km
Statute Miles		8028 miles
Nautical Miles		6972 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 27 minutes

Aiome Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - AIE to SOF Flight Path

Location of Aiome Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Aiome to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Aiome, Papua New Guinea and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Aiome, Papua New Guinea and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AIE - SOF

Time difference between Aiome (Papua New Guinea) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 8 Hours.
Sofia time is 8 Hours behind Aiome.

Location	Local Time
Aiome (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-17, 17:16:11 +10
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-17, 09:16:11 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aiome Airport (AIE / AYAO) Aiome, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria