CIF
Chifeng
China
7,360 km
4,574 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,360 km
4,574 mi / 3,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CIF SOF
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CIF SOF
ICAO Code ZBCF LBSF
City Chifeng Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chifeng (CIF) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,360 kilometers (4,574 miles / 3,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 21:53 in Chifeng, it's 15:53 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Chifeng Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 54° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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