Distance From Laiyang Air Base to Sofia Airport

The distance from Laiyang Air Base () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 4869 miles or 7836 kilometers or 4228 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 Yantai ( China ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

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

Estimated flight time from Laiyang Air Base, Yantai, China to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 11 hours 11 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 • - SOF

Kilometers		7836 km
Statute Miles		4869 miles
Nautical Miles		4228 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 11 minutes

Laiyang Air Base to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of Laiyang Air Base & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yantai to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Yantai (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 5 Hours.
Sofia time is 5 Hours behind Yantai.

Location	Local Time
Yantai (China)	2026-06-14, 14:36:23 CST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-06-14, 09:36:23 EEST

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

Laiyang Air Base ( / ) Yantai, China

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria