LUM
Luxi
China
7,019 km
4,362 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,019 km
4,362 mi / 3,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

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LUM SOF
Airport Name Mangshi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LUM SOF
ICAO Code ZPLX LBSF
City Luxi Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,890 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 24.400000, 98.530000 42.700000, 23.410000

Luxi (LUM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,019 kilometers (4,362 miles / 3,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 05:18 in Luxi, it's 23:18 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 1,148 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Mangshi Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Luxi (LUM) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mangshi Airport (LUM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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