SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,155 km
4,446 miles
XIY
Xianyang
China
Distance
7,155 km
4,446 mi / 3,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
66°
east northeast

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SOF XIY
Airport Name Sofia Airport Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA Code SOF XIY
ICAO Code LBSF ZLXY
City Sofia Xianyang
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.450000, 108.750000

Sofia (SOF) to Xianyang (XIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) in Xianyang, China is 7,155 kilometers (4,446 miles / 3,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 10:02 in Sofia, it's 16:02 in Xianyang. 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 Xianyang (XIY) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 306° (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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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