Beijing to Sofia flights
Sofia lies 7,352 km (4,568 mi) north-west of Beijing, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Bulgaria |
| Population | 19 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 562 m (1,844 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | SOF, 8 km out |
Clocks in Sofia are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 11 min journey lands only 5 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sofia
Crossing from China into Bulgaria: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lev (BGN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Sofia
Sofia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Airport | SOF | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,811 ft | 1,742 ft |
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Staying in Sofia
Our booking partner lists 1,815+ places to stay in Sofia (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 785 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (602), and 16 are five-star. Across 509 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 415,858 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sofia from Beijing?
7,352 km (4,568 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Sofia by air?
About 10 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Sofia?
Sofia is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Sofia against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Sofia flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sofia Airport (SOF).
What currency do I need in Sofia?
The Lev (BGN).
Where can I stay in Sofia?
Our booking partner lists 1,815+ places to stay in Sofia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.