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Flights from Guangzhou to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Belgrade, about 12h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 58m
CANSOFIST

Guangzhou to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey12h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Belgrade

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Sofia

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

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CAN Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 58m
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CAN Belgrade (BEG) SOF
Leg 1: Air Serbia, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 28m
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CAN Budapest (BUD) SOF
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~14h 48m
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CAN Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~15h 09m
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CAN Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~16h 31m
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CAN Paris (CDG) SOF
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, ASL Airlines France
Self-transfer likely ~17h 30m
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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
8,285 km5,145 miles
Journey time
12h 58mestimate
Time difference
-6hSofia vs Guangzhou
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
CAN → SOF

Flights from Guangzhou to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Belgrade and Budapest. 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 Guangzhou to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,285 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Belgrade (BEG), Budapest (BUD) and Dubai (DXB). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Sofia?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Sofia?
Sofia is 6 hours behind Guangzhou.

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