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Flights from Sofia to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Sofia to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Vienna, about 13h 09m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 09m
Sofia to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey13h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Vienna
Best ways to fly from Sofia to Shanghai
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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SOF Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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SOF Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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
- 8,315 km5,164 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hShanghai vs Sofia
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- SOF → PVG, SHA
Flights from Sofia to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sofia to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Vienna 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 Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,315 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Vienna (VIE), Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Shanghai?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Sofia.
