HNY
Hengyang
China
7,960 km
4,946 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,960 km
4,946 mi / 4,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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HNY SOF
Airport Name Hengyang Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HNY SOF
ICAO Code ZGHY LBSF
City Hengyang Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 26.910000, 112.630000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hengyang (HNY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengyang Airport (HNY) in Hengyang, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,960 kilometers (4,946 miles / 4,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 20:45 in Hengyang, it's 14:45 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hengyang Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hengyang (HNY) follows a heading of 70° (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 Hengyang Airport (HNY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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