GAY
Gaya Airport
India
5,893 km
3,662 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,893 km
3,662 mi / 3,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
306°
northwest

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GAY SOF
Airport Name Gaya Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GAY SOF
ICAO Code VEGY LBSF
City N/A Sofia
Country India Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Sofia
Elevation 380 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 24.740000, 84.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gaya Airport (GAY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaya Airport (GAY) in Gaya Airport, India to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,893 kilometers (3,662 miles / 3,182 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 13:56 in Gaya Airport, it's 10:26 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 1,362 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Gaya Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gaya Airport (GAY) follows a heading of 89° (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 Gaya Airport (GAY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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