Distance From Washington Island Airstrip to Sofia Airport, TNQ - SOF Distance

The distance from Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 9153 miles or 14731 kilometers or 7949 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 Teraina ( Kiribati ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Teraina and Sofia takes around 21 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Washington Island Airstrip, Teraina, Kiribati to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 21 hours 2 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 • TNQ - SOF

Kilometers		14731 km
Statute Miles		9153 miles
Nautical Miles		7949 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 2 minutes

Washington Island Airstrip to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - TNQ to SOF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Teraina, Kiribati and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Teraina, Kiribati and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TNQ - SOF

Time difference between Teraina (Kiribati) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 12 Hours.
Sofia time is 12 Hours behind Teraina.

Location	Local Time
Teraina (Kiribati)	2026-10-27, 22:49:04 +14
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-10-27, 10:49:04 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

Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ / PLWN) Teraina, Kiribati

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria