SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,931 km
4,928 miles
WEH
Weihai
China
Distance
7,931 km
4,928 mi / 4,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
56°
northeast

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SOF WEH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Weihai Airport
IATA Code SOF WEH
ICAO Code LBSF ZSWH
City Sofia Weihai
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 37.190000, 122.230000

Sofia (SOF) to Weihai (WEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Weihai Airport (WEH) in Weihai, China is 7,931 kilometers (4,928 miles / 4,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 00:44 in Sofia, it's 06:44 in Weihai. 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 1,597 feet between the two airports. Weihai Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Weihai (WEH) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 310° (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 Weihai Airport (WEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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