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Flights from Hong Kong to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Hong Kong to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 18h 36m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 41m
HKGSOFZRH

Hong Kong to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey15h 41mVia Istanbul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Hong Kong 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
HKG Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed19:00 HKG00:52 IST6h 53m connection07:45 IST08:36 SOFTurkish Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 36m
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HKG Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
Wed00:30 HKG03:57 DXB6h 18m connection10:15 DXB14:14 SOFEmirates + flydubai
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 44m
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3
HKG London (LHR) SOF
Leg 1: British Airways, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: British Airways, Bulgaria Air
Wed08:30 HKG15:16 LHR2h 44m connection18:00 LHR22:50 SOFCathay Pacific + Bulgaria Air
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 20m
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4
HKG Zurich (ZRH) SOF
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, SWISS · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 42m
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5
HKG Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 41m
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6
HKG Paris (CDG) SOF
Leg 1: Air France, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, ASL Airlines France
Self-transfer likely ~17h 40m
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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
8,414 km5,225 miles
Journey time
15h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hSofia vs Hong Kong
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
HKG → SOF

Flights from Hong Kong to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and London. 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 Hong Kong to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,414 km.
Where do you change planes between Hong Kong and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), London (LHR) and Zurich (ZRH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hong Kong and Sofia?
Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Sofia?
Sofia is 6 hours behind Hong Kong.

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