Sofia to Xi’an flights
Xi’an lies 7,188 km (4,466 mi) north-east of Sofia, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 58 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.
| Sofia | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | China |
| Population | 1.2 million | 13 million |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | XIY, 26 km out |
Clocks in Xi’an are 5 h ahead of Sofia right now, so a 9 h 58 min journey lands 14 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Xi’an
Crossing from Bulgaria into China: money changes from the Lev to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Xi’an
Xi’an is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi'an Xianyang International Airport | XIY | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,572 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Sofia?
7,188 km (4,466 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Xi’an by air?
About 9 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Xi’an?
Xi’an is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Xi’an flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What currency do I need in Xi’an?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.