SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
8,645 km
5,372 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,645 km
5,372 mi / 4,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN SOF
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SGN SOF
ICAO Code VVTS LBSF
City Ho Chi Minh City Sofia
Country Vietnam Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Europe/Sofia
Elevation 33 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 42.700000, 23.410000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,645 kilometers (5,372 miles / 4,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Vietnam 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 12:56 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 07:56 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 1,709 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 87° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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