SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,955 km
3,700 miles
UGA
Bulgan
Mongolia
Distance
5,955 km
3,700 mi / 3,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
54°
northeast

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SOF UGA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Bulgan Airport
IATA Code SOF UGA
ICAO Code LBSF ZMBN
City Sofia Bulgan
Country Bulgaria Mongolia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 1,742 ft 4,311 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 48.850000, 103.480000

Sofia (SOF) to Bulgan (UGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Bulgan Airport (UGA) in Bulgan, Mongolia is 5,955 kilometers (3,700 miles / 3,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Mongolia. 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 20:59 in Sofia, it's 02:59 in Bulgan. 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 2,569 feet between the two airports. Bulgan Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Bulgan (UGA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Bulgan Airport (UGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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