GIR
Girardot
Colombia
10,352 km
6,432 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
10,352 km
6,432 mi / 5,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
47°
northeast

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GIR SOF
Airport Name Santiago Vila Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GIR SOF
ICAO Code SKGI LBSF
City Girardot Sofia
Country Colombia Bulgaria
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Sofia
Elevation 900 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 4.280000, -74.800000 42.700000, 23.410000

Girardot (GIR) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) in Girardot, Colombia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 10,352 kilometers (6,432 miles / 5,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:42 in Girardot, it's 01:42 in Sofia. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Girardot (GIR) follows a heading of 279° (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 Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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