NKM
Nagoya
Japan
9,035 km
5,614 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
9,035 km
5,614 mi / 4,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
317°
northwest

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NKM SOF
Airport Name Nagoya Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NKM SOF
ICAO Code RJNA LBSF
City Nagoya Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 52 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 35.260000, 136.920000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nagoya (NKM) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nagoya Airport (NKM) in Nagoya, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 9,035 kilometers (5,614 miles / 4,878 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 09:54 in Nagoya, it's 02:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,690 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Nagoya Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nagoya (NKM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Nagoya Airport (NKM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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