CSX
Changsha
China
7,915 km
4,918 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,915 km
4,918 mi / 4,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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CSX SOF
Airport Name Changsha Huanghua Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CSX SOF
ICAO Code ZGHA LBSF
City Changsha Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 217 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 28.190000, 113.220000 42.700000, 23.410000

Changsha (CSX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) in Changsha, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,915 kilometers (4,918 miles / 4,274 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 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 20:30 in Changsha, it's 14:30 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 1,525 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Changsha Huanghua Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Changsha (CSX) 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 Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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