SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,188 km
5,087 miles
ZHA
Zhanjiang
China
Distance
8,188 km
5,087 mi / 4,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
76°
east northeast

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SOF ZHA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zhanjiang Airport
IATA Code SOF ZHA
ICAO Code LBSF ZGZJ
City Sofia Zhanjiang
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 21.210000, 110.360000

Sofia (SOF) to Zhanjiang (ZHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA) in Zhanjiang, China is 8,188 kilometers (5,087 miles / 4,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 21:39 in Sofia, it's 03:39 in Zhanjiang. 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. Zhanjiang Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

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

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