SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,990 km
4,965 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
7,990 km
4,965 mi / 4,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
49°
northeast

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SOF YJS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code SOF YJS
ICAO Code LBSF ZKSE
City Sofia Samjiyon
Country Bulgaria KP
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 1,742 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 41.910000, 128.410000

Sofia (SOF) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 7,990 kilometers (4,965 miles / 4,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 KP. 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 15:33 in Sofia, it's 22:33 in Samjiyon. With a 7-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 2,805 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 312° (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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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