JGN
Jiayuguan
China
6,055 km
3,763 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,055 km
3,763 mi / 3,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JGN SOF
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JGN SOF
ICAO Code ZLJQ LBSF
City Jiayuguan Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,055 kilometers (3,763 miles / 3,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 12:52 in Jiayuguan, it's 06:52 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 Jiayuguan Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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