KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
8,576 km
5,329 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,576 km
5,329 mi / 4,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
311°
northwest

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KNH SOF
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KNH SOF
ICAO Code RCBS LBSF
City Shang-I Sofia
Country Taiwan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/Sofia
Elevation 93 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 42.700000, 23.410000

Shang-I (KNH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,576 kilometers (5,329 miles / 4,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Taiwan 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 19:50 in Shang-I, it's 13:50 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 1,649 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Kinmen Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 69° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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