FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
8,752 km
5,438 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,752 km
5,438 mi / 4,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
314°
northwest

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FUK SOF
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code FUK SOF
ICAO Code RJFF LBSF
City Fukuoka Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 32 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 42.700000, 23.410000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,752 kilometers (5,438 miles / 4,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 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 14:56 in Fukuoka, it's 07:56 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,710 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 54° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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