GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
2,036 km
1,265 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,036 km
1,265 mi / 1,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVX SOF
Airport Name Gavle Sandviken Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GVX SOF
ICAO Code ESSK LBSF
City Gavle / Sandviken Sofia
Country Sweden Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Europe/Sofia
Elevation 224 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, 16.950000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,036 kilometers (1,265 miles / 1,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 05:37 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,518 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Gavle Sandviken Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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