SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,059 km
5,008 miles
YNZ
Yancheng
China
Distance
8,059 km
5,008 mi / 4,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
60°
east northeast

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SOF YNZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Yancheng Airport
IATA Code SOF YNZ
ICAO Code LBSF ZSYN
City Sofia Yancheng
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 33.430000, 120.200000

Sofia (SOF) to Yancheng (YNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Yancheng Airport (YNZ) in Yancheng, China is 8,059 kilometers (5,008 miles / 4,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Yancheng. 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. Yancheng Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Yancheng (YNZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 310° (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 Yancheng Airport (YNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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