BQS
Blagoveschensk
Russia
7,320 km
4,548 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,320 km
4,548 mi / 3,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
309°
northwest

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BQS SOF
Airport Name Ignatyevo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BQS SOF
ICAO Code UHBB LBSF
City Blagoveschensk Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 638 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 50.430000, 127.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

Blagoveschensk (BQS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) in Blagoveschensk, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,320 kilometers (4,548 miles / 3,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Blagoveschensk, it's 14:46 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 1,104 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Ignatyevo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Blagoveschensk (BQS) follows a heading of 43° (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 Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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