SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,525 km
5,297 miles
USN
Ulsan
South Korea
Distance
8,525 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
53°
northeast

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SOF USN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Ulsan Airport
IATA Code SOF USN
ICAO Code LBSF RKPU
City Sofia Ulsan
Country Bulgaria South Korea
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,742 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 35.590000, 129.350000

Sofia (SOF) to Ulsan (USN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Ulsan Airport (USN) in Ulsan, South Korea is 8,525 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 South Korea. 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 01:30 in Sofia, it's 08:30 in Ulsan. With a 7-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 1,697 feet between the two airports. Ulsan Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Ulsan (USN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 313° (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 Ulsan Airport (USN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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