GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
1,517 km
943 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,517 km
943 mi / 819 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
46°
northeast

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GAE SOF
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GAE SOF
ICAO Code DTTG LBSF
City Gabes Sofia
Country Tunisia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Tunis Europe/Sofia
Elevation 26 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gabes (GAE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,517 kilometers (943 miles / 819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tunisia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Gabes, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,716 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Gabes Matmata International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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