GJL
Jijel
Algeria
1,633 km
1,014 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,633 km
1,014 mi / 882 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
61°
east northeast

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GJL SOF
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GJL SOF
ICAO Code DAAV LBSF
City Jijel Sofia
Country Algeria Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Sofia
Elevation 36 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 42.700000, 23.410000

Jijel (GJL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,633 kilometers (1,014 miles / 882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Algeria 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 18:58 in Jijel, it's 19:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,706 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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