GLJ
Garzon
Colombia
10,586 km
6,578 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,586 km
6,578 mi / 5,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
47°
northeast

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GLJ SOF
Airport Name Garzon La Jagua Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GLJ SOF
ICAO Code SKGZ LBSF
City Garzon Sofia
Country Colombia Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,620 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 2.150000, -75.690000 42.700000, 23.410000

Garzon (GLJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) in Garzon, Colombia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,586 kilometers (6,578 miles / 5,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Colombia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in Garzon, it's 00:44 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 Garzon (GLJ) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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