IWJ
Masuda
Japan
8,755 km
5,440 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,755 km
5,440 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

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IWJ SOF
Airport Name Iwami Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code IWJ SOF
ICAO Code RJOW LBSF
City Masuda Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 184 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 34.680000, 131.790000 42.700000, 23.410000

Masuda (IWJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,755 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 23:55 in Masuda, it's 16:55 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 1,558 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Iwami Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Masuda (IWJ) follows a heading of 53° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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