KPO
Pohang
South Korea
8,499 km
5,281 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,499 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
313°
northwest

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KPO SOF
Airport Name Pohang Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KPO SOF
ICAO Code RKTH LBSF
City Pohang Sofia
Country South Korea Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 70 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 42.700000, 23.410000

Pohang (KPO) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,499 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 South Korea 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 01:09 in Pohang, it's 18:09 in Sofia. With a 7-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 1,672 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Pohang Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 53° (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 Pohang Airport (KPO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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