# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Saravane (VNA)

> 8,267 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,267 km / 5,137 mi / 4,464 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Laos
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 07:37 in Sofia, it's 11:37 in Saravane)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,168 ft (VNA is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Saravane Airport (VNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vna-saravane-saravane-airport/1ef266df-f29a-6ae8-95bb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saravane, Laos
- ICAO: VLSV
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 15.710000, 106.410000
- Elevation: 574 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:37 in Sofia, it's 11:37 in Saravane.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Saravane Airport (VNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vna-saravane-saravane-airport/1ef266df-f29a-6ae8-95bb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)