SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,311 km
5,164 miles
WUS
Wuyishan
China
Distance
8,311 km
5,164 mi / 4,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
66°
east northeast

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SOF WUS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Nanping Wuyishan Airport
IATA Code SOF WUS
ICAO Code LBSF ZSWY
City Sofia Wuyishan
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 614 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 27.700000, 118.000000

Sofia (SOF) to Wuyishan (WUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) in Wuyishan, China is 8,311 kilometers (5,164 miles / 4,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 23:07 in Sofia, it's 05:07 in Wuyishan. 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 1,128 feet between the two airports. Nanping Wuyishan Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Wuyishan (WUS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 311° (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 Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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