KOJ
Kagoshima
Japan
8,909 km
5,536 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,909 km
5,536 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KOJ SOF
Airport Name Kagoshima Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KOJ SOF
ICAO Code RJFK LBSF
City Kagoshima Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 906 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 31.800000, 130.720000 42.700000, 23.410000

Kagoshima (KOJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) in Kagoshima, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,909 kilometers (5,536 miles / 4,811 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 22:33 in Kagoshima, it's 15:33 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.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Kagoshima (KOJ) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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