SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,768 km
5,448 miles
TXG
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
8,768 km
5,448 mi / 4,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
67°
east northeast

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SOF TXG
Airport Name Sofia Airport Taichung Airport
IATA Code SOF TXG
ICAO Code LBSF RCLG
City Sofia Taichung City
Country Bulgaria Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Taipei
Elevation 1,742 ft 369 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 24.190000, 120.650000

Sofia (SOF) to Taichung City (TXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Taichung Airport (TXG) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 8,768 kilometers (5,448 miles / 4,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Taiwan. 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 20:03 in Sofia, it's 02:03 in Taichung City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,373 feet between the two airports. Taichung Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Taichung City (TXG) 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 Taichung Airport (TXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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