IQM
Qiemo
China
5,163 km
3,208 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,163 km
3,208 mi / 2,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
296°
west northwest

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IQM SOF
Airport Name Qiemo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IQM SOF
ICAO Code ZWCM LBSF
City Qiemo Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,108 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 85.530000 42.700000, 23.410000

Qiemo (IQM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,163 kilometers (3,208 miles / 2,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 China 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 00:54 in Qiemo, it's 18:54 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 2,366 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Qiemo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Qiemo (IQM) follows a heading of 74° (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 Qiemo Airport (IQM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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