# Distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Sofia (SOF)

> 5,042 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,042 km / 3,133 mi / 2,723 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 84° (east)
- **Return heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Greenland) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 03:28 in Kangerlussuaq, it's 07:28 in Sofia)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,577 ft (SOF is higher than SFJ)

## Airports

### [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
- ICAO: BGSF
- Timezone: America/Nuuk
- Coordinates: 67.010000, -50.710000
- Elevation: 165 ft

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:28 in Kangerlussuaq, it's 07:28 in Sofia.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfj-kangerlussuaq-kangerlussuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d37-61a6-acb2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)