PKC
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Russia
8,522 km
5,295 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
8,522 km
5,295 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Anadyr
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PKC SOF
Airport Name Yelizovo Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PKC SOF
ICAO Code UHPP LBSF
City Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Anadyr Europe/Sofia
Elevation 131 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 53.170000, 158.450000 42.700000, 23.410000

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKC) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yelizovo Airport (PKC) in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 8,522 kilometers (5,295 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, it's 13:50 in Sofia. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,611 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Yelizovo Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKC) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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