GMP
Seoul
South Korea
8,209 km
5,101 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,209 km
5,101 mi / 4,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
312°
northwest

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GMP SOF
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GMP SOF
ICAO Code RKSS LBSF
City Seoul Sofia
Country South Korea Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Sofia
Elevation 58 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 42.700000, 23.410000

Seoul (GMP) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,209 kilometers (5,101 miles / 4,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:11 in Seoul, it's 23:11 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,684 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Gimpo International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 53° (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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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