ERL
Erenhot
China
6,830 km
4,244 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,830 km
4,244 mi / 3,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
303°
west northwest

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ERL SOF
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code ERL SOF
ICAO Code ZBER LBSF
City Erenhot Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,301 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

Erenhot (ERL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,830 kilometers (4,244 miles / 3,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 23:54 in Erenhot, it's 17:54 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 1,559 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 56° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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