CGQ
Changchun
China
7,671 km
4,766 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,671 km
4,766 mi / 4,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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CGQ SOF
Airport Name Longjia Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CGQ SOF
ICAO Code ZYCC LBSF
City Changchun Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 706 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 44.000000, 125.690000 42.700000, 23.410000

Changchun (CGQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longjia Airport (CGQ) in Changchun, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,671 kilometers (4,766 miles / 4,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 China 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 22:55 in Changchun, it's 16:55 in Sofia. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,036 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Longjia Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Changchun (CGQ) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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