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Flights from Beijing to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 11h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 57m
BJSSOFIST

Beijing to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey11h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Sofia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BJS Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 57m
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BJS Munich (MUC) SOF
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 32m
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3
BJS Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
Same alliance ~14h 02m
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4
BJS Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) SOF
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 23m
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BJS Bucharest (OTP) SOF
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: TAROM
Self-transfer likely ~12h 42m
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BJS Budapest (BUD) SOF
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~13h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,353 km4,566 miles
Journey time
11h 57mestimate
Time difference
-6hSofia vs Beijing
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → SOF

Flights from Beijing to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,353 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV). Air China flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Sofia?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Sofia?
Sofia is 6 hours behind Beijing.

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