GBJ
Grand Bourg
GP
8,391 km
5,214 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,391 km
5,214 mi / 4,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
49°
northeast

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GBJ SOF
Airport Name Les Bases Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GBJ SOF
ICAO Code TFFM LBSF
City Grand Bourg Sofia
Country GP Bulgaria
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Europe/Sofia
Elevation 16 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 15.870000, -61.270000 42.700000, 23.410000

Grand Bourg (GBJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Les Bases Airport (GBJ) in Grand Bourg, GP to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,391 kilometers (5,214 miles / 4,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 GP 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 04:19 in Grand Bourg, it's 10:19 in Sofia. With a 6-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 1,726 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Les Bases Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Grand Bourg (GBJ) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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