Distance From Gweru - Thornhill Air Base to Sofia Airport, GWE - SOF Distance

The distance from Gweru - Thornhill Air Base (GWE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 4313 miles or 6941 kilometers or 3745 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 Gweru ( Zimbabwe ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gweru and Sofia takes around 9 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gweru - Thornhill Air Base, Gweru, Zimbabwe to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 9 hours 54 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 • GWE - SOF

Kilometers		6941 km
Statute Miles		4313 miles
Nautical Miles		3745 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 54 minutes

Gweru - Thornhill Air Base to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - GWE to SOF Flight Path

Location of Gweru - Thornhill Air Base & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gweru to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gweru, Zimbabwe and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GWE - SOF

Time difference between Gweru (Zimbabwe) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 1 Hours.
Sofia time is 1 Hours ahead of Gweru.

Location	Local Time
Gweru (Zimbabwe)	2026-07-28, 10:59:07 CAT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-07-28, 11:59:07 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

Gweru - Thornhill Air Base (GWE / FVTL) Gweru, Zimbabwe

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria