GSE
Gothenburg
Sweden
1,860 km
1,156 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,860 km
1,156 mi / 1,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
149°
south southeast

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GSE SOF
Airport Name Gothenburg City Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GSE SOF
ICAO Code ESGP LBSF
City Gothenburg Sofia
Country Sweden Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Europe/Sofia
Elevation 59 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 57.770000, 11.870000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gothenburg (GSE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) in Gothenburg, Sweden to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,860 kilometers (1,156 miles / 1,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Gothenburg, it's 14:05 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,683 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Gothenburg City Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gothenburg (GSE) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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