Distance From Arawa Airport to Sofia Airport, RAW - SOF Distance

The distance from Arawa Airport (RAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 8590 miles or 13824 kilometers or 7460 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 Arawa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arawa and Sofia takes around 19 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arawa Airport, Arawa, Papua New Guinea to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 19 hours 44 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 • RAW - SOF

Kilometers		13824 km
Statute Miles		8590 miles
Nautical Miles		7460 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 44 minutes

Arawa Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - RAW to SOF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAW - SOF

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

Location	Local Time
Arawa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-20, 00:48:52 +11
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-06-19, 16:48:52 EEST

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

Arawa Airport (RAW / ) Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria