HET
Hohhot
China
6,969 km
4,331 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,969 km
4,331 mi / 3,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

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HET SOF
Airport Name Baita International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HET SOF
ICAO Code ZBHH LBSF
City Hohhot Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,556 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 40.850000, 111.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hohhot (HET) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,969 kilometers (4,331 miles / 3,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 21:15 in Hohhot, it's 15:15 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 1,814 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Baita International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hohhot (HET) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Baita International Airport (HET) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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