SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,574 km
4,706 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
7,574 km
4,706 mi / 4,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YGX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code SOF YGX
ICAO Code LBSF CYGX
City Sofia Gillam
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,742 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 56.360000, -94.710000

Sofia (SOF) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 7,574 kilometers (4,706 miles / 4,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 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 12:52 in Sofia, it's 04:52 in Gillam. With a 8-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 1,266 feet between the two airports. Gillam Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Gillam (YGX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 44° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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