SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,591 km
4,717 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
7,591 km
4,717 mi / 4,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
54°
northeast

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SOF XEN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code SOF XEN
ICAO Code LBSF ZYXC
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 40.580000, 120.700000

Sofia (SOF) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 7,591 kilometers (4,717 miles / 4,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 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 01:32 in Sofia, it's 07:32 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 1,712 feet between the two airports. Xingcheng Air Base sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 308° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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