CJU
Jeju City
South Korea
8,491 km
5,276 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,491 km
5,276 mi / 4,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
313°
northwest

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CJU SOF
Airport Name Jeju International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CJU SOF
ICAO Code RKPC LBSF
City Jeju City Sofia
Country South Korea Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 118 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.510000, 126.490000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jeju City (CJU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeju International Airport (CJU) in Jeju City, South Korea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,491 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,585 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 18:04 in Jeju City, it's 11:04 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 1,624 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jeju International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jeju City (CJU) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Jeju International Airport (CJU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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