CHN
Jeon Ju
South Korea
8,356 km
5,192 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,356 km
5,192 mi / 4,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
312°
northwest

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CHN SOF
Airport Name Jeon Ju Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CHN SOF
ICAO Code RKJU LBSF
City Jeon Ju Sofia
Country South Korea Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 96 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, 127.120000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jeon Ju (CHN) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) in Jeon Ju, South Korea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,356 kilometers (5,192 miles / 4,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 South Korea 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 03:37 in Jeon Ju, it's 20:37 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 1,646 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jeon Ju Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jeon Ju (CHN) 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 Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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