SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,342 km
5,184 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
8,342 km
5,184 mi / 4,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
64°
east northeast

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SOF YIW
Airport Name Sofia Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code SOF YIW
ICAO Code LBSF ZSYW
City Sofia Yiwu
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 29.340000, 120.030000

Sofia (SOF) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 8,342 kilometers (5,184 miles / 4,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 05:42 in Sofia, it's 11:42 in Yiwu. 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 1,480 feet between the two airports. Yiwu Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

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

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