HTA
Chita
Russia
6,408 km
3,982 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,408 km
3,982 mi / 3,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Chita
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HTA SOF
Airport Name Chita-Kadala Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code HTA SOF
ICAO Code UIAA LBSF
City Chita Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Chita Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,272 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 52.030000, 113.310000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chita (HTA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chita-Kadala Airport (HTA) in Chita, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,408 kilometers (3,982 miles / 3,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Chita, it's 20:37 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 Chita (HTA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Chita-Kadala Airport (HTA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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