SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
4,643 km
2,885 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
4,643 km
2,885 mi / 2,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
63°
east northeast

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SOF TCG
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code SOF TCG
ICAO Code LBSF ZWTC
City Sofia Tacheng
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 46.670000, 83.340000

Sofia (SOF) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 4,643 kilometers (2,885 miles / 2,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 China. 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 08:16 in Sofia, it's 14:16 in Tacheng. With a 6-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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Tacheng Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tacheng (TCG) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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