CHF
Jinhae
South Korea
8,517 km
5,292 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,517 km
5,292 mi / 4,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
313°
northwest

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CHF SOF
Airport Name Jinhae Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CHF SOF
ICAO Code RKPE LBSF
City Jinhae Sofia
Country South Korea Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 8 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.140000, 128.700000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jinhae (CHF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinhae Airport (CHF) in Jinhae, South Korea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,517 kilometers (5,292 miles / 4,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 South Korea 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 04:32 in Jinhae, it's 21:32 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,734 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jinhae Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jinhae (CHF) follows a heading of 54° (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 Jinhae Airport (CHF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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