GID
Gitega
Burundi
5,170 km
3,212 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,170 km
3,212 mi / 2,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
353°
north

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GID SOF
Airport Name Gitega Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GID SOF
ICAO Code HBBE LBSF
City Gitega Sofia
Country Burundi Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,741 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gitega (GID) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,170 kilometers (3,212 miles / 2,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Burundi with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Gitega, it's 11:58 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,999 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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