SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,473 km
3,401 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
5,473 km
3,401 mi / 2,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
342°
north northwest

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SOF THU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code SOF THU
ICAO Code LBSF BGTL
City Sofia Thule
Country Bulgaria Greenland
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Thule
Elevation 1,742 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 76.530000, -68.700000

Sofia (SOF) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 5,473 kilometers (3,401 miles / 2,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Bulgaria with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Sofia, it's 10:09 in Thule. With a 6-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 1,491 feet between the two airports. Thule Air Base sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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