SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,932 km
4,307 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
6,932 km
4,307 mi / 3,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SOF THQ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code SOF THQ
ICAO Code LBSF ZLTS
City Sofia Tianshui
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.560000, 105.860000

Sofia (SOF) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 6,932 kilometers (4,307 miles / 3,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 19:58 in Sofia, it's 01:58 in Tianshui. 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 1,848 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 305° (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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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