BXH
Balkhash
Kazakhstan
4,024 km
2,500 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,024 km
2,500 mi / 2,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Qyzylorda
Heading
283°
west northwest

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BXH SOF
Airport Name Balkhash Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BXH SOF
ICAO Code UAAH LBSF
City Balkhash Sofia
Country Kazakhstan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Qyzylorda Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,446 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 46.890000, 75.000000 42.700000, 23.410000

Balkhash (BXH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, Kazakhstan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,024 kilometers (2,500 miles / 2,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 05:54 in Balkhash, it's 02:54 in Sofia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Balkhash (BXH) follows a heading of 65° (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 Balkhash Airport (BXH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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