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Flights from Shenzhen to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Budapest, about 15h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 55m
SZXSOFFRA

Shenzhen to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey14h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Budapest

Best ways to fly from Shenzhen 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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SZX Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
Same alliance ~15h 39m
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2
SZX Budapest (BUD) SOF
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~14h 55m
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3
SZX Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~15h 15m
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4
SZX Vienna (VIE) SOF
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~15h 20m
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SZX Milan (MXP) SOF
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 40m
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SZX Paris (CDG) SOF
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, ASL Airlines France
Self-transfer likely ~17h 38m
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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
8,389 km5,210 miles
Journey time
14h 55mestimate
Time difference
-6hSofia vs Shenzhen
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
SZX → SOF

Flights from Shenzhen to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Budapest and Dubai. 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 Shenzhen to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,389 km.
Where do you change planes between Shenzhen and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Budapest (BUD), Dubai (DXB) and Vienna (VIE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Sofia?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Sofia?
Sofia is 6 hours behind Shenzhen.

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