SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,619 km
4,735 miles
YIH
Yichang
China
Distance
7,619 km
4,735 mi / 4,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
68°
east northeast

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SOF YIH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Yichang Airport
IATA Code SOF YIH
ICAO Code LBSF ZHYC
City Sofia Yichang
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 30.560000, 111.480000

Sofia (SOF) to Yichang (YIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Yichang Airport (YIH) in Yichang, China is 7,619 kilometers (4,735 miles / 4,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 16:36 in Sofia, it's 22:36 in Yichang. 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. Yichang Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Yichang (YIH) 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 Yichang Airport (YIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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