AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
8,658 km
5,380 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,658 km
5,380 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
319°
northwest

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AKJ SOF
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AKJ SOF
ICAO Code RJEC LBSF
City Asahikawa Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 721 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 42.700000, 23.410000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,658 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Japan with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Asahikawa, it's 14:42 in Sofia. 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 1,021 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Asahikawa Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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