Distance From Sawarajima Heliport to Sofia Airport

The distance from Sawarajima Heliport () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5655 miles or 9100 kilometers or 4911 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 Shizuoka ( Japan ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shizuoka and Sofia takes around 13 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sawarajima Heliport, Shizuoka, Japan to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 13 hours 0 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		9100 km
Statute Miles		5655 miles
Nautical Miles		4911 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 0 minutes

Sawarajima Heliport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of Sawarajima Heliport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shizuoka to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shizuoka, Japan and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Shizuoka (Japan) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 7 Hours.
Sofia time is 7 Hours behind Shizuoka.

Location	Local Time
Shizuoka (Japan)	2026-03-20, 21:31:14 JST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-03-20, 14:31:14 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

Sawarajima Heliport ( / ) Shizuoka, Japan

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria