JIC
Jinchang
China
6,428 km
3,994 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,428 km
3,994 mi / 3,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JIC SOF
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JIC SOF
ICAO Code ZLJC LBSF
City Jinchang Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,740 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jinchang (JIC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,428 kilometers (3,994 miles / 3,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 00:53 in Jinchang, it's 18:53 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 2,998 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Jinchuan Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jinchang (JIC) 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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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