DQA
Daqing Shi
China
7,444 km
4,626 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,444 km
4,626 mi / 4,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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DQA SOF
Airport Name Saertu Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DQA SOF
ICAO Code ZYDQ LBSF
City Daqing Shi Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 496 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 46.750000, 125.140000 42.700000, 23.410000

Daqing Shi (DQA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saertu Airport (DQA) in Daqing Shi, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,444 kilometers (4,626 miles / 4,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 12:52 in Daqing Shi, it's 06:52 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 1,246 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Saertu Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Daqing Shi (DQA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Saertu Airport (DQA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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