NDG
Qiqihar
China
7,338 km
4,559 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,338 km
4,559 mi / 3,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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NDG SOF
Airport Name Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NDG SOF
ICAO Code ZYQQ LBSF
City Qiqihar Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 477 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 47.240000, 123.920000 42.700000, 23.410000

Qiqihar (NDG) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) in Qiqihar, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,338 kilometers (4,559 miles / 3,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 13:13 in Qiqihar, it's 07:13 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 1,265 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Qiqihar (NDG) follows a heading of 47° (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 Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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