Distance From Tekadu Airport to Sofia Airport, TKB - SOF Distance

The distance from Tekadu Airport (TKB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 8240 miles or 13261 kilometers or 7156 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 Tekadu ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tekadu and Sofia takes around 18 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tekadu Airport, Tekadu, Papua New Guinea to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 18 hours 56 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 • TKB - SOF

Kilometers		13261 km
Statute Miles		8240 miles
Nautical Miles		7156 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 56 minutes

Tekadu Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - TKB to SOF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKB - SOF

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

Location	Local Time
Tekadu (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-16, 21:39:19 +10
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-03-16, 13:39:19 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

Tekadu Airport (TKB / AYTZ) Tekadu, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria