SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,822 km
3,617 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
5,822 km
3,617 mi / 3,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YGZ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code SOF YGZ
ICAO Code LBSF CYGZ
City Sofia Grise Fiord
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Toronto
Elevation 1,742 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 76.430000, -82.910000

Sofia (SOF) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 5,822 kilometers (3,617 miles / 3,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 21:57 in Sofia, it's 14:57 in Grise Fiord. With a 7-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 1,596 feet between the two airports. Grise Fiord Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 63° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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