Distance From Merdei Airport to Sofia Airport, RDE - SOF Distance

The distance from Merdei Airport (RDE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 7296 miles or 11741 kilometers or 6336 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 Merdei-Papua Island ( Indonesia ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merdei-Papua Island and Sofia takes around 16 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Merdei Airport, Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 16 hours 46 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 • RDE - SOF

Kilometers		11741 km
Statute Miles		7296 miles
Nautical Miles		6336 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 46 minutes

Merdei Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - RDE to SOF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RDE - SOF

Time difference between Merdei-Papua Island (Indonesia) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 6 Hours.
Sofia time is 6 Hours behind Merdei-Papua Island.

Location	Local Time
Merdei-Papua Island (Indonesia)	2026-05-01, 19:15:11 WIT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-05-01, 13:15:11 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

Merdei Airport (RDE / WASM) Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria