HAK
Haikou
China
8,287 km
5,150 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,287 km
5,150 mi / 4,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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HAK SOF
Airport Name Haikou Meilan International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HAK SOF
ICAO Code ZJHK LBSF
City Haikou Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 75 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 19.930000, 110.460000 42.700000, 23.410000

Haikou (HAK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) in Haikou, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,287 kilometers (5,150 miles / 4,475 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 12:52 in Haikou, 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 1,667 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Haikou Meilan International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Haikou (HAK) follows a heading of 77° (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 Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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