# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Fort Liard (YJF)

> 8,178 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,178 km / 5,082 mi / 4,416 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 344° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 25° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 12:56 in Sofia, it's 03:56 in Fort Liard)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,034 ft (YJF 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

### [Fort Liard Airport (YJF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yjf-fort-liard-fort-liard-airport/1ef266de-b082-6828-bf2a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Liard, Canada
- ICAO: CYJF
- Timezone: America/Yellowknife
- Coordinates: 60.240000, -123.470000
- Elevation: 708 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 12:56 in Sofia, it's 03:56 in Fort Liard.
With a 9-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)
- [Fort Liard Airport (YJF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yjf-fort-liard-fort-liard-airport/1ef266de-b082-6828-bf2a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)