SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,224 km
4,489 miles
TYN
Taiyuan
China
Distance
7,224 km
4,489 mi / 3,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
61°
east northeast

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SOF TYN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Taiyuan Wusu Airport
IATA Code SOF TYN
ICAO Code LBSF ZBYN
City Sofia Taiyuan
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,575 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 37.750000, 112.630000

Sofia (SOF) to Taiyuan (TYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) in Taiyuan, China is 7,224 kilometers (4,489 miles / 3,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 17:09 in Sofia, it's 23:09 in Taiyuan. 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 Taiyuan (TYN) 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 Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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