HMI
Hami
China
5,557 km
3,453 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,557 km
3,453 mi / 3,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
295°
west northwest

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HMI SOF
Airport Name Hami Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HMI SOF
ICAO Code ZWHM LBSF
City Hami Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,703 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 42.840000, 93.670000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hami (HMI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hami Airport (HMI) in Hami, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,557 kilometers (3,453 miles / 3,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 01:45 in Hami, it's 19:45 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hami (HMI) follows a heading of 64° (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 Hami Airport (HMI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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