Distance From Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Sofia Airport, POM - SOF Distance

The distance from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 8359 miles or 13452 kilometers or 7259 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 Port Moresby ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Moresby and Sofia takes around 19 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 19 hours 13 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 • POM - SOF

Kilometers		13452 km
Statute Miles		8359 miles
Nautical Miles		7259 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 13 minutes

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - POM to SOF Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • POM - SOF

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

Location	Local Time
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-21, 05:12:45 +10
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-03-20, 21:12:45 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

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM / AYPY) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria