Distance From Shanshan Airport to Sofia Airport, SXJ - SOF Distance

The distance from Shanshan Airport (SXJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 3294 miles or 5300 kilometers or 2860 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 Shanshan ( China ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanshan and Sofia takes around 7 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanshan Airport, Shanshan, China to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 7 hours 34 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 • SXJ - SOF

Kilometers		5300 km
Statute Miles		3294 miles
Nautical Miles		2860 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 34 minutes

Shanshan Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - SXJ to SOF Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXJ - SOF

Time difference between Shanshan (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 3 Hours.
Sofia time is 3 Hours behind Shanshan.

Location	Local Time
Shanshan (China)	2026-04-29, 17:20:31 +06
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-04-29, 14:20:31 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

Shanshan Airport (SXJ / ZWSS) Shanshan, China

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria