CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
8,802 km
5,469 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,802 km
5,469 mi / 4,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
312°
northwest

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CYI SOF
Airport Name Chiayi Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CYI SOF
ICAO Code RCKU LBSF
City Chiayi City Sofia
Country Taiwan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/Sofia
Elevation 85 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chiayi City (CYI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,802 kilometers (5,469 miles / 4,753 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 Taiwan 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 Chiayi City, 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 1,657 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Chiayi Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 68° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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