SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,247 km
5,125 miles
SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,247 km
5,125 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
54°
northeast

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SOF SWU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Suwon Airport
IATA Code SOF SWU
ICAO Code LBSF RKSW
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria South Korea
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,742 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 37.240000, 127.010000

Sofia (SOF) to Suwon Airport (SWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea is 8,247 kilometers (5,125 miles / 4,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Bulgaria with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:11 in Sofia, it's 06:11 in Suwon Airport. 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 1,654 feet between the two airports. Suwon Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Suwon Airport (SWU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Suwon Airport (SWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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