SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,056 km
4,385 miles
XIL
Xilinhot
China
Distance
7,056 km
4,385 mi / 3,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
54°
northeast

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SOF XIL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Xilinhot Airport
IATA Code SOF XIL
ICAO Code LBSF ZBXH
City Sofia Xilinhot
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 43.920000, 115.960000

Sofia (SOF) to Xilinhot (XIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Xilinhot Airport (XIL) in Xilinhot, China is 7,056 kilometers (4,385 miles / 3,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 13:11 in Sofia, it's 19:11 in Xilinhot. 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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Xilinhot Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Xilinhot (XIL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 305° (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 Xilinhot Airport (XIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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