The flight distance from Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 12,626 kilometers (7,845 miles / 6,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Australia 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 21:15 in Gordon Downs, it's 15:15 in Sofia. With a 6-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 Gordon Downs (GDD) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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