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Connecting route · Bulgaria → China

Flights from Sofia to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Beijing. 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
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Sofia to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey11h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Beijing

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

1
SOF Istanbul (IST) BJS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 57m
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SOF Munich (MUC) BJS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 32m
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3
SOF Frankfurt (FRA) BJS
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~14h 02m
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SOF Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) BJS
Leg 1: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 23m
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SOF Bucharest (OTP) BJS
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~12h 42m
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SOF Budapest (BUD) BJS
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Air China
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
+6hBeijing vs Sofia
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
SOF → PKX, PEK

Flights from Sofia to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Beijing?
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 Sofia to Beijing?
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 Sofia and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Beijing?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Beijing?
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Sofia.

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