SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,809 km
4,852 miles
WUH
Wuhan
China
Distance
7,809 km
4,852 mi / 4,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
66°
east northeast

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SOF WUH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
IATA Code SOF WUH
ICAO Code LBSF ZHHH
City Sofia Wuhan
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 30.780000, 114.210000

Sofia (SOF) to Wuhan (WUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) in Wuhan, China is 7,809 kilometers (4,852 miles / 4,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 China. 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 16:36 in Sofia, it's 22:36 in Wuhan. 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 1,629 feet between the two airports. Wuhan Tianhe International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Wuhan (WUH) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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