GDZ
Gelendzhik
Russia
1,192 km
740 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
1,192 km
740 mi / 643 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
265°
west

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GDZ SOF
Airport Name Gelendzhik Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GDZ SOF
ICAO Code URKG LBSF
City Gelendzhik Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Sofia
Elevation 98 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 44.580000, 38.010000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gelendzhik (GDZ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) in Gelendzhik, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 1,192 kilometers (740 miles / 643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Gelendzhik, it's 02:55 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,644 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Gelendzhik Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gelendzhik (GDZ) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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