HBU
Bulgan Sum Airport
Mongolia
5,260 km
3,268 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,260 km
3,268 mi / 2,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hovd
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HBU SOF
Airport Name Bulgan Sum Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HBU SOF
ICAO Code ZMBS LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Mongolia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Hovd Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,921 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 46.100000, 91.580000 42.700000, 23.410000

Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) in Bulgan Sum Airport, Mongolia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,260 kilometers (3,268 miles / 2,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Mongolia 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 00:58 in Bulgan Sum Airport, it's 19:58 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,179 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Bulgan Sum Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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