SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,098 km
4,410 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
7,098 km
4,410 mi / 3,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
72°
east northeast

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SOF TFU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code SOF TFU
ICAO Code LBSF ZUTF
City Sofia Tianfu
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 30.290000, 104.440000

Sofia (SOF) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 7,098 kilometers (4,410 miles / 3,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 China. 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 01:53 in Sofia, it's 07:53 in Tianfu. With a 6-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 Tianfu (TFU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 306° (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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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