HIJ
Hiroshima
Japan
8,847 km
5,497 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,847 km
5,497 mi / 4,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HIJ SOF
Airport Name Hiroshima Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HIJ SOF
ICAO Code RJOA LBSF
City Hiroshima Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,088 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.440000, 132.920000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,847 kilometers (5,497 miles / 4,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 17:41 in Hiroshima, it's 10:41 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 Hiroshima (HIJ) follows a heading of 52° (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 Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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