JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
5,173 km
3,214 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,173 km
3,214 mi / 2,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
81°
east

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JHS SOF
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JHS SOF
ICAO Code BGSS LBSF
City Sisimiut Sofia
Country Greenland Bulgaria
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 33 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 42.700000, 23.410000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,173 kilometers (3,214 miles / 2,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Greenland 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 16:02 in Sisimiut, it's 20:02 in Sofia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,709 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Sisimiut Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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