OIT
Oita
Japan
8,846 km
5,497 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,846 km
5,497 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OIT SOF
Airport Name Oita Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code OIT SOF
ICAO Code RJFO LBSF
City Oita Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 19 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.480000, 131.740000 42.700000, 23.410000

Oita (OIT) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oita Airport (OIT) in Oita, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,846 kilometers (5,497 miles / 4,776 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 13:53 in Oita, it's 06:53 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 1,723 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Oita Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Oita (OIT) follows a heading of 54° (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 Oita Airport (OIT) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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