GAP
Gusap
Papua New Guinea
13,087 km
8,132 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
13,087 km
8,132 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
316°
northwest

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GAP SOF
Airport Name Gusap Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GAP SOF
ICAO Code AYGP LBSF
City Gusap Sofia
Country Papua New Guinea Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,504 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -6.050000, 145.960000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gusap (GAP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gusap Airport (GAP) in Gusap, Papua New Guinea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 13,087 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Gusap, it's 06:11 in Sofia. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gusap (GAP) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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