GJA
Guanaja
Honduras
10,270 km
6,381 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,270 km
6,381 mi / 5,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
44°
northeast

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GJA SOF
Airport Name La Laguna Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GJA SOF
ICAO Code MHNJ LBSF
City Guanaja Sofia
Country Honduras Bulgaria
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 49 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 16.450000, -85.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Guanaja (GJA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Laguna Airport (GJA) in Guanaja, Honduras to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,270 kilometers (6,381 miles / 5,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Honduras 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 08:55 in Guanaja, it's 16:55 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,693 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than La Laguna Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Guanaja (GJA) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 La Laguna Airport (GJA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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