SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,780 km
5,456 miles
UBJ
Ube
Japan
Distance
8,780 km
5,456 mi / 4,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
54°
northeast

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SOF UBJ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Yamaguchi Ube Airport
IATA Code SOF UBJ
ICAO Code LBSF RJDC
City Sofia Ube
Country Bulgaria Japan
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,742 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 33.930000, 131.280000

Sofia (SOF) to Ube (UBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) in Ube, Japan is 8,780 kilometers (5,456 miles / 4,741 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 13:52 in Sofia, it's 20:52 in Ube. 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 1,719 feet between the two airports. Yamaguchi Ube Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Ube (UBJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 315° (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 Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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