NGS
Nagasaki
Japan
8,768 km
5,448 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,768 km
5,448 mi / 4,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
314°
northwest

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NGS SOF
Airport Name Nagasaki Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NGS SOF
ICAO Code RJFU LBSF
City Nagasaki Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 15 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.920000, 129.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nagasaki (NGS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) in Nagasaki, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,768 kilometers (5,448 miles / 4,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Japan 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 21:32 in Nagasaki, it's 14:32 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 1,727 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Nagasaki Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nagasaki (NGS) follows a heading of 55° (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 Nagasaki Airport (NGS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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