SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,701 km
4,164 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
6,701 km
4,164 mi / 3,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
63°
east northeast

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SOF YEH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code SOF YEH
ICAO Code LBSF _YEH
City Sofia Yinchuan
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 38.480000, 106.010000

Sofia (SOF) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 6,701 kilometers (4,164 miles / 3,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 15:00 in Sofia, it's 21:00 in Yinchuan. 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.

The return flight from Yinchuan (YEH) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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