AKU
Aksu
China
4,613 km
2,867 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,613 km
2,867 mi / 2,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

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AKU SOF
Airport Name Aksu Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AKU SOF
ICAO Code ZWAK LBSF
City Aksu Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 42.700000, 23.410000

Aksu (AKU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,613 kilometers (2,867 miles / 2,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 China 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 23:07 in Aksu, it's 17:07 in Sofia. 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. Sofia Airport sits higher than Aksu Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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