KWE
Guiyang
China
7,533 km
4,681 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,533 km
4,681 mi / 4,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWE SOF
Airport Name Longdongbao Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code KWE SOF
ICAO Code ZUGY LBSF
City Guiyang Sofia
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 3,736 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 26.540000, 106.800000 42.700000, 23.410000

Guiyang (KWE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,533 kilometers (4,681 miles / 4,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 12:52 in Guiyang, it's 06:52 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 1,994 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Longdongbao Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Guiyang (KWE) 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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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