SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
4,588 km
2,851 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
4,588 km
2,851 mi / 2,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
68°
east northeast

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SOF YIN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Yining Airport
IATA Code SOF YIN
ICAO Code LBSF ZWYN
City Sofia Yining
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 43.960000, 81.330000

Sofia (SOF) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 4,588 kilometers (2,851 miles / 2,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 16:55 in Sofia, it's 22:55 in Yining. 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. Yining Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Yining (YIN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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