JIU
Jiujiang
China
8,019 km
4,983 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,019 km
4,983 mi / 4,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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JIU SOF
Airport Name Jiujiang Lushan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JIU SOF
ICAO Code ZSJJ LBSF
City Jiujiang Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 29.480000, 115.800000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jiujiang (JIU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) in Jiujiang, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,019 kilometers (4,983 miles / 4,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 08:55 in Jiujiang, it's 02:55 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 Jiujiang Lushan Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jiujiang (JIU) 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 Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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