AAY
Al Ghaidah International Airport
Yemen
4,016 km
2,496 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,016 km
2,496 mi / 2,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Aden
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AAY SOF
Airport Name Al Ghaidah International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code AAY SOF
ICAO Code OYGD LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country Yemen Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Aden Europe/Sofia
Elevation 134 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 16.190000, 52.170000 42.700000, 23.410000

Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) in Al Ghaidah International Airport, Yemen to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,016 kilometers (2,496 miles / 2,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Yemen 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 21:37 in Al Ghaidah International Airport, it's 20:37 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,608 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Al Ghaidah International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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