GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
5,131 km
3,188 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,131 km
3,188 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
80°
east

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GOH SOF
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GOH SOF
ICAO Code BGGH LBSF
City Nuuk Sofia
Country Greenland Bulgaria
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 283 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 42.700000, 23.410000

Nuuk (GOH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,131 kilometers (3,188 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in Nuuk, it's 13:50 in Sofia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,459 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Godthaab / Nuuk Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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