Distance From Sofia Airport to New Chitose Airport, SOF - CTS Distance

The distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5402 miles or 8693 kilometers or 4691 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 Sofia ( Bulgaria ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Sapporo takes around 12 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 12 hours 25 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 - CTS

Kilometers		8693 km
Statute Miles		5402 miles
Nautical Miles		4691 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 25 minutes

Sofia Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - SOF to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sofia, Bulgaria and Sapporo, Japan. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SOF - CTS

Time difference between Sofia (Bulgaria) and Sapporo (Japan) is 6 Hours.
Sapporo time is 6 Hours ahead of Sofia.

Location	Local Time
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-09-18, 11:52:11 EEST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-09-18, 17:52:11 JST

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

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan