Distance From Turpan Jiaohe Airport to Sofia Airport, TLQ - SOF Distance

The distance from Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 3237 miles or 5210 kilometers or 2811 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 Turpan ( China ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Turpan and Sofia takes around 7 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Turpan Jiaohe Airport, Turpan, China to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 7 hours 26 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 • TLQ - SOF

Kilometers		5210 km
Statute Miles		3237 miles
Nautical Miles		2811 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 26 minutes

Turpan Jiaohe Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - TLQ to SOF Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TLQ - SOF

Time difference between Turpan (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 4 Hours.
Sofia time is 4 Hours behind Turpan.

Location	Local Time
Turpan (China)	2025-12-15, 14:35:22 +06
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-15, 10:35:22 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

Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ / ZWTL) Turpan, China

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria