SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,118 km
3,801 miles
ZIX
Zhigansk
Russia
Distance
6,118 km
3,801 mi / 3,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
28°
north northeast

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SOF ZIX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zhigansk Airport
IATA Code SOF ZIX
ICAO Code LBSF UEVV
City Sofia Zhigansk
Country Bulgaria Russia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 1,742 ft 292 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 66.800000, 123.360000

Sofia (SOF) to Zhigansk (ZIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) in Zhigansk, Russia is 6,118 kilometers (3,801 miles / 3,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Russia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Sofia, it's 02:45 in Zhigansk. With a 7-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 1,450 feet between the two airports. Zhigansk Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Zhigansk (ZIX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 298° (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 Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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