SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,368 km
5,200 miles
ZUH
Zhuhai
China
Distance
8,368 km
5,200 mi / 4,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
73°
east northeast

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SOF ZUH
Airport Name Sofia Airport Zhuhai Airport
IATA Code SOF ZUH
ICAO Code LBSF ZGSD
City Sofia Zhuhai
Country Bulgaria China
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 22.010000, 113.380000

Sofia (SOF) to Zhuhai (ZUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Zhuhai Airport (ZUH) in Zhuhai, China is 8,368 kilometers (5,200 miles / 4,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 13:13 in Sofia, it's 19:13 in Zhuhai. 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. Zhuhai Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

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

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