SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,178 km
5,082 miles
YJF
Fort Liard
Canada
Distance
8,178 km
5,082 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YJF
Airport Name Sofia Airport Fort Liard Airport
IATA Code SOF YJF
ICAO Code LBSF CYJF
City Sofia Fort Liard
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Yellowknife
Elevation 1,742 ft 708 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 60.240000, -123.470000

Sofia (SOF) to Fort Liard (YJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Fort Liard Airport (YJF) in Fort Liard, Canada is 8,178 kilometers (5,082 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 13:17 in Sofia, it's 04:17 in Fort Liard. 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 1,034 feet between the two airports. Fort Liard Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Fort Liard (YJF) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 25° (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 Fort Liard Airport (YJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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