CZX
Changzhou
China
8,137 km
5,056 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,137 km
5,056 mi / 4,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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CZX SOF
Airport Name Changzhou Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code CZX SOF
ICAO Code ZSCG LBSF
City Changzhou Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 31.920000, 119.780000 42.700000, 23.410000

Changzhou (CZX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhou Airport (CZX) in Changzhou, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,137 kilometers (5,056 miles / 4,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 13:39 in Changzhou, it's 07:39 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 Changzhou Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Changzhou (CZX) follows a heading of 62° (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 Changzhou Airport (CZX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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