Distance From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Sofia Airport, HGH - SOF Distance

The distance from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5161 miles or 8306 kilometers or 4482 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Hangzhou ( China ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hangzhou and Sofia takes around 11 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhou, China to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 11 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HGH - SOF

Kilometers		8306 km
Statute Miles		5161 miles
Nautical Miles		4482 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 51 minutes

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - HGH to SOF Flight Path

Location of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hangzhou to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Hangzhou, China and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HGH - SOF

Time difference between Hangzhou (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 6 Hours.
Sofia time is 6 Hours behind Hangzhou.

Location	Local Time
Hangzhou (China)	2025-12-15, 19:02:19 CST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-15, 13:02:19 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH / ZSHC) Hangzhou, China

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria