GAU
Guwahati
India
6,345 km
3,943 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
6,345 km
3,943 mi / 3,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GAU SOF
Airport Name Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GAU SOF
ICAO Code VEGT LBSF
City Guwahati Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 162 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 26.110000, 91.590000 42.700000, 23.410000

Guwahati (GAU) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 6,345 kilometers (3,943 miles / 3,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 India 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 00:07 in Guwahati, it's 20:37 in Sofia. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,580 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Guwahati (GAU) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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