Distance From Gregorio Luperon International Airport to Sofia Airport, POP - SOF Distance

The distance from Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5497 miles or 8847 kilometers or 4774 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 Puerto Plata ( Dominican Republic ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Plata and Sofia takes around 12 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gregorio Luperon International Airport, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 12 hours 38 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 • POP - SOF

Kilometers		8847 km
Statute Miles		5497 miles
Nautical Miles		4774 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 38 minutes

Gregorio Luperon International Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - POP to SOF Flight Path

Location of Gregorio Luperon International Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puerto Plata to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • POP - SOF

Time difference between Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 7 Hours.
Sofia time is 7 Hours ahead of Puerto Plata.

Location	Local Time
Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)	2026-09-12, 05:23:27 AST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-09-12, 12:23:27 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

Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP / MDPP) Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria