IQN
Qingyang
China
6,983 km
4,339 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,983 km
4,339 mi / 3,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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IQN SOF
Airport Name Qingyang Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IQN SOF
ICAO Code ZLQY LBSF
City Qingyang Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.800000, 107.600000 42.700000, 23.410000

Qingyang (IQN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qingyang Airport (IQN) in Qingyang, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,983 kilometers (4,339 miles / 3,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 05:11 in Qingyang, it's 23:11 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 Qingyang Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Qingyang (IQN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Qingyang Airport (IQN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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