SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,200 km
5,096 miles
USM
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
Thailand
Distance
8,200 km
5,096 mi / 4,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
92°
east

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SOF USM
Airport Name Sofia Airport Samui Airport
IATA Code SOF USM
ICAO Code LBSF VTSM
City Sofia Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
Country Bulgaria Thailand
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 1,742 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 9.550000, 100.060000

Sofia (SOF) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Samui Airport (USM) in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand is 8,200 kilometers (5,096 miles / 4,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Thailand. 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 15:53 in Sofia, it's 20:53 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island). The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,678 feet between the two airports. Samui Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM) 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 Samui Airport (USM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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