GDW
Gladwin
United States
8,010 km
4,977 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,010 km
4,977 mi / 4,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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GDW SOF
Airport Name Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GDW SOF
ICAO Code KGDW LBSF
City Gladwin Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 774 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 43.970000, -84.480000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gladwin (GDW) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) in Gladwin, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,010 kilometers (4,977 miles / 4,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Gladwin, it's 13:50 in Sofia. With a 7-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 Gladwin (GDW) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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