Distance From Northeast Alabama Regional Airport to Sofia Airport, GAD - SOF Distance

The distance from Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 5520 miles or 8884 kilometers or 4794 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 Gadsden ( United States ) to Sofia ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gadsden and Sofia takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Northeast Alabama Regional Airport, Gadsden, United States to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria is 12 hours 41 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 • GAD - SOF

Kilometers		8884 km
Statute Miles		5520 miles
Nautical Miles		4794 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

Northeast Alabama Regional Airport to Sofia Airport Flight Route Map - GAD to SOF Flight Path

Location of Northeast Alabama Regional Airport & Sofia Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gadsden to Sofia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gadsden, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Gadsden, United States and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAD - SOF

Time difference between Gadsden (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) is 6 Hours.
Sofia time is 6 Hours ahead of Gadsden.

Location	Local Time
Gadsden (United States)	2026-03-19, 22:42:53 EDT
Sofia (Bulgaria)	2026-03-20, 04:42:53 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

Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD / KGAD) Gadsden, United States

Destination

Sofia Airport (SOF / LBSF) Sofia, Bulgaria