LYI
Linyi
China
7,817 km
4,858 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,817 km
4,858 mi / 4,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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LYI SOF
Airport Name Shubuling Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code LYI SOF
ICAO Code ZSLY LBSF
City Linyi Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.050000, 118.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

Linyi (LYI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shubuling Airport (LYI) in Linyi, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,817 kilometers (4,858 miles / 4,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 01:58 in Linyi, it's 19:58 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 Shubuling Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Linyi (LYI) follows a heading of 60° (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 Shubuling Airport (LYI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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