GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
7,907 km
4,913 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
7,907 km
4,913 mi / 4,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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GAI SOF
Airport Name Montgomery County Airpark Sofia Airport
IATA Code GAI SOF
ICAO Code KGAI LBSF
City Gaithersburg Sofia
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 539 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 39.170000, -77.170000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gaithersburg (GAI) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 7,907 kilometers (4,913 miles / 4,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:53 in Gaithersburg, it's 06:53 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 1,203 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Montgomery County Airpark.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gaithersburg (GAI) follows a heading of 306° (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 Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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