NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
7,740 km
4,810 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,740 km
4,810 mi / 4,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
309°
northwest

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NEU SOF
Airport Name Sam Neua Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NEU SOF
ICAO Code VLSN LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Laos Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,281 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 20.420000, 104.070000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,740 kilometers (4,810 miles / 4,180 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 Laos 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 20:16 in Sam Neua Airport, it's 15:16 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,539 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Sam Neua Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) 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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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