HSZ
Hsinchu City
Taiwan
8,743 km
5,432 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,743 km
5,432 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
312°
northwest

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HSZ SOF
Airport Name Hsinchu Air Base Sofia Airport
IATA Code HSZ SOF
ICAO Code RCPO LBSF
City Hsinchu City Sofia
Country Taiwan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/Sofia
Elevation 26 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 24.820000, 120.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Hsinchu City (HSZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) in Hsinchu City, Taiwan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,743 kilometers (5,432 miles / 4,721 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 Taiwan 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 19:48 in Hsinchu City, it's 13:48 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 1,716 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Hsinchu Air Base.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Hsinchu City (HSZ) follows a heading of 67° (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 Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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