GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
8,641 km
5,369 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,641 km
5,369 mi / 4,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
314°
northwest

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GNS SOF
Airport Name Binaka Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GNS SOF
ICAO Code WIMB LBSF
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Sofia
Country Indonesia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Sofia
Elevation 20 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,641 kilometers (5,369 miles / 4,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 10:41 in Sofia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,722 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Binaka Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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