HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
8,934 km
5,551 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,934 km
5,551 mi / 4,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
312°
northwest

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HCN SOF
Airport Name Hengchun Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HCN SOF
ICAO Code RCKW LBSF
City Hengchung Sofia
Country Taiwan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/Sofia
Elevation 46 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hengchung (HCN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,934 kilometers (5,551 miles / 4,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Taiwan 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 11:42 in Hengchung, it's 05:42 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 1,696 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hengchun Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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