# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Grise Fiord (YGZ)

> 5,822 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,822 km / 3,617 mi / 3,143 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 63° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 05:16 in Sofia, it's 22:16 in Grise Fiord)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,596 ft (YGZ is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [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

### [Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ygz-grise-fiord-grise-fiord-airport/1ef266de-b00c-6e66-9e80-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Grise Fiord, Canada
- ICAO: CYGZ
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 76.430000, -82.910000
- Elevation: 146 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 05:16 in Sofia, it's 22:16 in Grise Fiord.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ygz-grise-fiord-grise-fiord-airport/1ef266de-b00c-6e66-9e80-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)