DEE
Kunashir Island
Russia
8,801 km
5,468 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,801 km
5,468 mi / 4,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
321°
northwest

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DEE SOF
Airport Name Mendeleyevo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code DEE SOF
ICAO Code UHSM LBSF
City Kunashir Island Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Europe/Sofia
Elevation 584 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.960000, 145.680000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kunashir Island (DEE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mendeleyevo Airport (DEE) in Kunashir Island, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,801 kilometers (5,468 miles / 4,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Kunashir Island, it's 12:05 in Sofia. With a 8-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 1,158 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Mendeleyevo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kunashir Island (DEE) follows a heading of 38° (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 Mendeleyevo Airport (DEE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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