Distance From Upper Paauilo Airstrip to Sofia Airport

The distance from Upper Paauilo Airstrip () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 8102 miles or 13039 kilometers or 7036 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 Paauilo ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paauilo and Sofia takes around 18 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Upper Paauilo Airstrip, Paauilo, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 18 hours 37 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		13039 km
Statute Miles		8102 miles
Nautical Miles		7036 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 37 minutes

Upper Paauilo Airstrip to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Paauilo, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Paauilo (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 12 Hours.
Sofia time is 12 Hours ahead of Paauilo.

Location	Local Time
Paauilo (United States)	2026-03-21, 16:04:43 HST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-03-22, 04:04:43 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

Upper Paauilo Airstrip ( / HI27) Paauilo, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria