# Distance from Chita (HTA) to Sofia (SOF)

> 6,408 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,408 km / 3,982 mi / 3,460 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 300° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 47° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Bulgaria
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 20:00 in Chita, it's 14:00 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 530 ft (SOF is lower than HTA)

## Airports

### [Chita-Kadala Airport (HTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hta-chita-chita-kadala-airport/1ef266df-e63d-6354-a7f6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chita, Russia
- ICAO: UIAA
- Timezone: Asia/Chita
- Coordinates: 52.030000, 113.310000
- Elevation: 2,272 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:00 in Chita, it's 14:00 in Sofia.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Chita-Kadala Airport (HTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hta-chita-chita-kadala-airport/1ef266df-e63d-6354-a7f6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)