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LHW to SOF: distance & flight time

Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport) → Sofia (Sofia Airport)

4,127 mi
6,643 km · 3,587 nm
8h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

4,127 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 34m 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 LHW from SOF?

The flight distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Sofia (SOF) is 4,127 miles (6,643 km, 3,587 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LHW to SOF?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 34m 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 Lanzhou and Sofia?

Sofia is 5 hours behind Lanzhou.

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

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