KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
8,996 km
5,590 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
313°
northwest

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KYD SOF
Airport Name Lanyu Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KYD SOF
ICAO Code RCLY LBSF
City Orchid Island Sofia
Country Taiwan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/Sofia
Elevation 44 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, 121.530000 42.700000, 23.410000

Orchid Island (KYD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Taiwan 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 20:30 in Orchid Island, it's 14:30 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 1,698 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lanyu Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Orchid Island (KYD) follows a heading of 68° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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