SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,814 km
4,855 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
7,814 km
4,855 mi / 4,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
56°
east northeast

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SOF YNT
Airport Name Sofia Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code SOF YNT
ICAO Code LBSF ZSYT
City Sofia Yantai
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 37.660000, 120.990000

Sofia (SOF) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 7,814 kilometers (4,855 miles / 4,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 00:45 in Sofia, it's 06:45 in Yantai. 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 1,588 feet between the two airports. Penglai Intl sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Yantai (YNT) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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