SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,846 km
5,496 miles
YBA
Banff
Canada
Distance
8,846 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YBA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Banff Airport
IATA Code SOF YBA
ICAO Code LBSF CYBA
City Sofia Banff
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,742 ft 4,583 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 51.210000, -115.540000

Sofia (SOF) to Banff (YBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Banff Airport (YBA) in Banff, Canada is 8,846 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Canada. 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 10:26 in Sofia, it's 01:26 in Banff. With a 9-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 2,841 feet between the two airports. Banff Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Banff (YBA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 29° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Banff Airport (YBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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