GWY
Galway
Ireland
2,649 km
1,646 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
2,649 km
1,646 mi / 1,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
103°
east southeast

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GWY SOF
Airport Name Galway Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code GWY SOF
ICAO Code EICM LBSF
City Galway Sofia
Country Ireland Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Dublin Europe/Sofia
Elevation 81 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 42.700000, 23.410000

Galway (GWY) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 2,649 kilometers (1,646 miles / 1,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Ireland with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Galway, it's 11:17 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,661 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Galway Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 308° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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