Distance From Takashima Heliport to Sofia Airport

The distance from Takashima Heliport () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5417 miles or 8718 kilometers or 4704 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 Matsuura ( Japan ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matsuura and Sofia takes around 12 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Takashima Heliport, Matsuura, Japan to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 12 hours 27 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 • - SOF

Kilometers		8718 km
Statute Miles		5417 miles
Nautical Miles		4704 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 27 minutes

Takashima Heliport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Matsuura, Japan and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Matsuura, Japan and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Matsuura (Japan) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 7 Hours.
Sofia time is 7 Hours behind Matsuura.

Location	Local Time
Matsuura (Japan)	2026-03-20, 20:34:37 JST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-03-20, 13:34:37 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

Takashima Heliport ( / ) Matsuura, Japan

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria