SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,238 km
5,119 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
8,238 km
5,119 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
53°
northeast

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SOF SSN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code SOF SSN
ICAO Code LBSF RKSM
City Sofia N/A
Country Bulgaria South Korea
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,742 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 37.450000, 127.110000

Sofia (SOF) to Seoul Air Base (SSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 8,238 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Bulgaria with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Sofia, it's 05:57 in Seoul Air Base. 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 1,650 feet between the two airports. Seoul Air Base sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Seoul Air Base (SSN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sofia Airport (SOF) and Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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