# Distance from Grand Bourg (GBJ) to Sofia (SOF)

> 8,391 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,391 km / 5,214 mi / 4,531 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 278° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (GP) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 21:17 in Grand Bourg, it's 04:17 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,726 ft (SOF is higher than GBJ)

## Airports

### [Les Bases Airport (GBJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbj-grand-bourg-les-bases-airport/1ef266df-e000-69a0-9b81-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Grand Bourg, GP
- ICAO: TFFM
- Timezone: America/Guadeloupe
- Coordinates: 15.870000, -61.270000
- Elevation: 16 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:17 in Grand Bourg, it's 04:17 in Sofia.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Les Bases Airport (GBJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbj-grand-bourg-les-bases-airport/1ef266df-e000-69a0-9b81-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)