CGD
Changde
China
7,744 km
4,812 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,744 km
4,812 mi / 4,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CGD SOF
Airport Name Changde Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CGD SOF
ICAO Code ZGCD LBSF
City Changde Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 128 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 28.920000, 111.640000 42.700000, 23.410000

Changde (CGD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changde Airport (CGD) in Changde, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,744 kilometers (4,812 miles / 4,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 06:35 in Changde, it's 00:35 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 1,614 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Changde Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Changde (CGD) follows a heading of 69° (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 Changde Airport (CGD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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