SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,482 km
4,649 miles
ZYI
Zunyi
China
Distance
7,482 km
4,649 mi / 4,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SOF ZYI
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zunyi Xinzhou Airport
IATA Code SOF ZYI
ICAO Code LBSF ZUZY
City Sofia Zunyi
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,920 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 27.810000, 107.250000

Sofia (SOF) to Zunyi (ZYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI) in Zunyi, China is 7,482 kilometers (4,649 miles / 4,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 01:32 in Sofia, it's 07:32 in Zunyi. 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 1,178 feet between the two airports. Zunyi Xinzhou Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

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

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