Distance From Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross Reef) Air Base to Sofia Airport

The distance from Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross Reef) Air Base () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5746 miles or 9247 kilometers or 4990 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 Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef) ( China ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef) and Sofia takes around 13 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross Reef) Air Base, Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef), China to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 13 hours 12 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		9247 km
Statute Miles		5746 miles
Nautical Miles		4990 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 12 minutes

Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross Reef) Air Base to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross Reef) Air Base & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef) to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef), China and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef), China and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef) (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 5 Hours.
Sofia time is 5 Hours behind Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef).

Location	Local Time
Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef) (China)	2026-09-12, 20:34:12 CST
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-09-12, 15:34:12 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

Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross Reef) Air Base ( / ) Sansha (Yongshu Jiao / Fiery Cross Reef), China

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria