SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,826 km
4,863 miles
XUZ
Xuzhou
China
Distance
7,826 km
4,863 mi / 4,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
61°
east northeast

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SOF XUZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Xuzhou Guanyin Airport
IATA Code SOF XUZ
ICAO Code LBSF ZSXZ
City Sofia Xuzhou
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 34.060000, 117.560000

Sofia (SOF) to Xuzhou (XUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Xuzhou Guanyin Airport (XUZ) in Xuzhou, China is 7,826 kilometers (4,863 miles / 4,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 18:38 in Sofia, it's 00:38 in Xuzhou. 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Xuzhou Guanyin Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Xuzhou (XUZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Xuzhou Guanyin Airport (XUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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