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CTU to SOF: distance & flight time

Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) → Sofia (Sofia Airport)

4,375 mi
7,041 km · 3,802 nm
9h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

4,375 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 3m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is CTU from SOF?

The flight distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Sofia (SOF) is 4,375 miles (7,041 km, 3,802 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from CTU to SOF?

A nonstop flight takes about 9h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and Sofia?

Sofia is 5 hours behind Chengdu.

What is the cheapest way to fly from CTU to SOF?

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