FKS
Sukagawa
Japan
9,084 km
5,644 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,084 km
5,644 mi / 4,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
319°
northwest

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FKS SOF
Airport Name Fukushima Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FKS SOF
ICAO Code RJSF LBSF
City Sukagawa Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,221 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.230000, 140.430000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sukagawa (FKS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukushima Airport (FKS) in Sukagawa, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,084 kilometers (5,644 miles / 4,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 20:48 in Sukagawa, it's 13:48 in Sofia. With a 7-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 Sukagawa (FKS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Fukushima Airport (FKS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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