JIQ
Chongqing
China
7,489 km
4,653 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,489 km
4,653 mi / 4,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

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JIQ SOF
Airport Name Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JIQ SOF
ICAO Code ZUQJ LBSF
City Chongqing Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,365 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 29.510000, 108.830000 42.700000, 23.410000

Chongqing (JIQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,489 kilometers (4,653 miles / 4,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 22:36 in Chongqing, it's 16:36 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Chongqing (JIQ) follows a heading of 70° (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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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