SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,624 km
5,359 miles
TSJ
Tsushima
Japan
Distance
8,624 km
5,359 mi / 4,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
54°
northeast

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SOF TSJ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Tsushima Airport
IATA Code SOF TSJ
ICAO Code LBSF RJDT
City Sofia Tsushima
Country Bulgaria Japan
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,742 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.280000, 129.330000

Sofia (SOF) to Tsushima (TSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Tsushima Airport (TSJ) in Tsushima, Japan is 8,624 kilometers (5,359 miles / 4,657 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 Japan. 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 16:17 in Sofia, it's 23:17 in Tsushima. 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 1,529 feet between the two airports. Tsushima Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Tsushima (TSJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 314° (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 Tsushima Airport (TSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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