HDY
Hat Yai
Thailand
8,423 km
5,234 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,423 km
5,234 mi / 4,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
312°
northwest

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HDY SOF
Airport Name Hat Yai International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HDY SOF
ICAO Code VTSS LBSF
City Hat Yai Sofia
Country Thailand Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Sofia
Elevation 90 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 6.930000, 100.390000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hat Yai (HDY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) in Hat Yai, Thailand to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,423 kilometers (5,234 miles / 4,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Thailand 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 12:53 in Hat Yai, it's 07:53 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,652 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hat Yai International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hat Yai (HDY) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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