CTU
Chengdu
China
7,041 km
4,375 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,041 km
4,375 mi / 3,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
306°
northwest

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CTU SOF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CTU SOF
ICAO Code ZUUU LBSF
City Chengdu Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,041 kilometers (4,375 miles / 3,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 13:56 in Chengdu, it's 07:56 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 72° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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