SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,294 km
5,154 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
8,294 km
5,154 mi / 4,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
53°
northeast

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SOF WJU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code SOF WJU
ICAO Code LBSF RKNW
City Sofia Wonju
Country Bulgaria South Korea
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Seoul
Elevation 1,742 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 37.440000, 127.960000

Sofia (SOF) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 8,294 kilometers (5,154 miles / 4,479 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 12:37 in Sofia, it's 19:37 in Wonju. 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 1,413 feet between the two airports. Wonju Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Wonju (WJU) 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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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