GDX
Magadan
Russia
7,638 km
4,746 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,638 km
4,746 mi / 4,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Magadan
Heading
321°
northwest

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GDX SOF
Airport Name Sokol Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GDX SOF
ICAO Code UHMM LBSF
City Magadan Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Magadan Europe/Sofia
Elevation 574 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 59.910000, 150.720000 42.700000, 23.410000

Magadan (GDX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sokol Airport (GDX) in Magadan, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,638 kilometers (4,746 miles / 4,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Magadan, it's 11:42 in Sofia. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,168 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sokol Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Magadan (GDX) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Sokol Airport (GDX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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