SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,050 km
3,138 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
5,050 km
3,138 mi / 2,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
65°
east northeast

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SOF URC
Airport Name Sofia Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code SOF URC
ICAO Code LBSF ZWWW
City Sofia Urumqi
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 43.910000, 87.470000

Sofia (SOF) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 5,050 kilometers (3,138 miles / 2,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 08:09 in Sofia, it's 14:09 in Urumqi. 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.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 292° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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