SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
8,896 km
5,528 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,896 km
5,528 mi / 4,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
317°
northwest

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SDS SOF
Airport Name Sado Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SDS SOF
ICAO Code RJSD LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Japan Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 88 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.060000, 138.410000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sado Airport (SDS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,896 kilometers (5,528 miles / 4,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Sado Airport, 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,654 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sado Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sado Airport (SDS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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