FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
8,014 km
4,979 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,014 km
4,979 mi / 4,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FNJ SOF
Airport Name Sunan International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FNJ SOF
ICAO Code ZKPY LBSF
City Pyongyang Sofia
Country KP Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang Europe/Sofia
Elevation 117 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.220000, 125.670000 42.700000, 23.410000

Pyongyang (FNJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,014 kilometers (4,979 miles / 4,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 KP 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 06:18 in Pyongyang, it's 23:18 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 1,625 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sunan International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Pyongyang (FNJ) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sunan International Airport (FNJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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