Distance From Finschhafen Airport to Sofia Airport, FIN - SOF Distance

The distance from Finschhafen Airport (FIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 8251 miles or 13278 kilometers or 7165 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 Buki ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buki and Sofia takes around 18 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Finschhafen Airport, Buki, Papua New Guinea to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 18 hours 58 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 • FIN - SOF

Kilometers		13278 km
Statute Miles		8251 miles
Nautical Miles		7165 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 58 minutes

Finschhafen Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - FIN to SOF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • FIN - SOF

Time difference between Buki (Papua New Guinea) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 7 Hours.
Sofia time is 7 Hours behind Buki.

Location	Local Time
Buki (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-01, 13:54:26 +10
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-05-01, 06:54:26 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

Finschhafen Airport (FIN / AYFI) Buki, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria