Distance From Glacier Country Heliport to Sofia Airport

The distance from Glacier Country Heliport () to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 10769 miles or 17331 kilometers or 9352 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 Franz Josef Glacier ( New Zealand ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Franz Josef Glacier and Sofia takes around 24 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Glacier Country Heliport, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 24 hours 45 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		17331 km
Statute Miles		10769 miles
Nautical Miles		9352 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 45 minutes

Glacier Country Heliport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - to SOF Flight Path

Location of Glacier Country Heliport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Franz Josef Glacier to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SOF

Time difference between Franz Josef Glacier (New Zealand) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 11 Hours.
Sofia time is 11 Hours behind Franz Josef Glacier.

Location	Local Time
Franz Josef Glacier (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 22:16:34 NZDT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2025-12-16, 11:16:34 EET

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

Glacier Country Heliport ( / NZGH) Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria