FUO
Foshan
China
8,267 km
5,137 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,267 km
5,137 mi / 4,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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FUO SOF
Airport Name Foshan Shadi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FUO SOF
ICAO Code ZGFS LBSF
City Foshan Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 23.080000, 113.070000 42.700000, 23.410000

Foshan (FUO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) in Foshan, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,267 kilometers (5,137 miles / 4,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 01:59 in Foshan, it's 19:59 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 1,736 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Foshan Shadi Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Foshan (FUO) follows a heading of 73° (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 Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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