AXJ
Amakusa Airport
Japan
8,819 km
5,480 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,819 km
5,480 mi / 4,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
314°
northwest

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AXJ SOF
Airport Name Amakusa Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AXJ SOF
ICAO Code RJDA LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 340 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 32.480000, 130.160000 42.700000, 23.410000

Amakusa Airport (AXJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amakusa Airport (AXJ) in Amakusa Airport, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,819 kilometers (5,480 miles / 4,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 18:58 in Amakusa Airport, it's 11:58 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 1,402 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Amakusa Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Amakusa Airport (AXJ) follows a heading of 55° (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 Amakusa Airport (AXJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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