Distance From Gia Lam Air Base to Sofia Airport

The distance from Gia Lam Air Base () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 4873 miles or 7843 kilometers or 4232 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Hanoi (Long Bien) ( Vietnam ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hanoi (Long Bien) and Sofia takes around 11 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gia Lam Air Base, Hanoi (Long Bien), Vietnam to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 11 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SOF

Kilometers		7843 km
Statute Miles		4873 miles
Nautical Miles		4232 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 12 minutes

Gia Lam Air Base to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of Gia Lam Air Base & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hanoi (Long Bien) to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Hanoi (Long Bien), Vietnam and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Hanoi (Long Bien) (Vietnam) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 4 Hours.
Sofia time is 4 Hours behind Hanoi (Long Bien).

Location	Local Time
Hanoi (Long Bien) (Vietnam)	2026-08-26, 03:46:43 +07
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-08-25, 23:46:43 EEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gia Lam Air Base ( / VVGL) Hanoi (Long Bien), Vietnam

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria