BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,953 km
4,942 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,953 km
4,942 mi / 4,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
311°
northwest

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BKK SOF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BKK SOF
ICAO Code VTBS LBSF
City Bangkok Sofia
Country Thailand Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bangkok (BKK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,953 kilometers (4,942 miles / 4,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:56 in Bangkok, it's 07:56 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,737 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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