SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,215 km
5,105 miles
WUX
Wuxi
China
Distance
8,215 km
5,105 mi / 4,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
62°
east northeast

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SOF WUX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Sunan Shuofang International Airport
IATA Code SOF WUX
ICAO Code LBSF ZSWX
City Sofia Wuxi
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 31.490000, 120.430000

Sofia (SOF) to Wuxi (WUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) in Wuxi, China is 8,215 kilometers (5,105 miles / 4,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 15:48 in Sofia, it's 21:48 in Wuxi. 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 1,718 feet between the two airports. Sunan Shuofang International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Wuxi (WUX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 311° (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 Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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