CYX
Cherskiy
Russia
7,146 km
4,440 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,146 km
4,440 mi / 3,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Srednekolymsk
Heading
327°
north northwest

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CYX SOF
Airport Name Cherskiy Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CYX SOF
ICAO Code UESS LBSF
City Cherskiy Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Srednekolymsk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 20 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 68.740000, 161.340000 42.700000, 23.410000

Cherskiy (CYX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cherskiy Airport (CYX) in Cherskiy, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,146 kilometers (4,440 miles / 3,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:45 in Cherskiy, it's 19:45 in Sofia. With a 9-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 1,722 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Cherskiy Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Cherskiy (CYX) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Cherskiy Airport (CYX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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