GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
3,618 km
2,248 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
3,618 km
2,248 mi / 1,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GDQ SOF
Airport Name Gonder Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GDQ SOF
ICAO Code HAGN LBSF
City Gondar Sofia
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 6,449 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gondar (GDQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 3,618 kilometers (2,248 miles / 1,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Ethiopia 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 23:58 in Gondar, it's 22:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,707 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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