HKD
Hakodate
Japan
8,728 km
5,424 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,728 km
5,424 mi / 4,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HKD SOF
Airport Name Hakodate Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HKD SOF
ICAO Code RJCH LBSF
City Hakodate Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 151 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 41.770000, 140.820000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hakodate (HKD) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hakodate Airport (HKD) in Hakodate, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,728 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 04:52 in Hakodate, it's 21:52 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 1,591 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hakodate Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hakodate (HKD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Hakodate Airport (HKD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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