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Connecting route · Bulgaria → China

Flights from Sofia to Shenzhen

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

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

Sofia to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey14h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Vienna

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Shenzhen

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 Frankfurt (FRA) SZX
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~15h 39m
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SOF Vienna (VIE) SZX
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 20m
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SOF Budapest (BUD) SZX
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 55m
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SOF Dubai (DXB) SZX
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~15h 15m
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SOF Abu Dhabi (AUH) SZX
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 22m
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SOF Milan (MXP) SZX
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 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
8,389 km5,210 miles
Journey time
14h 55mestimate
Time difference
+6hShenzhen vs Sofia
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
SOF → SZX

Flights from Sofia to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Vienna 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 Sofia to Shenzhen?
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 Sofia and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), Budapest (BUD) and Dubai (DXB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sofia and Shenzhen?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Sofia.

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