SBH
Gustavia
BL
8,370 km
5,201 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,370 km
5,201 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/St_Barthelemy
Heading
49°
northeast

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SBH SOF
Airport Name Gustaf III Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code SBH SOF
ICAO Code TFFJ LBSF
City Gustavia Sofia
Country BL Bulgaria
Timezone America/St_Barthelemy Europe/Sofia
Elevation 49 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 17.900000, -62.840000 42.700000, 23.410000

Gustavia (SBH) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gustaf III Airport (SBH) in Gustavia, BL to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,370 kilometers (5,201 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 BL 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 07:29 in Gustavia, it's 13:29 in Sofia. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,693 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Gustaf III Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Gustavia (SBH) follows a heading of 281° (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 Gustaf III Airport (SBH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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