MMJ
Matsumoto
Japan
9,022 km
5,606 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,022 km
5,606 mi / 4,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
317°
northwest

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MMJ SOF
Airport Name Matsumoto Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MMJ SOF
ICAO Code RJAF LBSF
City Matsumoto Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,182 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 36.170000, 137.920000 42.700000, 23.410000

Matsumoto (MMJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) in Matsumoto, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,022 kilometers (5,606 miles / 4,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 20:14 in Matsumoto, it's 13:14 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 Matsumoto (MMJ) follows a heading of 48° (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 Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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