NER
Chulman
Russia
6,758 km
4,199 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,758 km
4,199 mi / 3,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NER SOF
Airport Name Chulman Neryungri Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NER SOF
ICAO Code UELL LBSF
City Chulman Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,812 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 56.910000, 124.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chulman (NER) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chulman Neryungri Airport (NER) in Chulman, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,758 kilometers (4,199 miles / 3,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Chulman, it's 16:00 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 1,070 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Chulman Neryungri Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chulman (NER) follows a heading of 38° (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 Chulman Neryungri Airport (NER) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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