SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,472 km
5,885 miles
YKM
Yakima
United States
Distance
9,472 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YKM
Airport Name Sofia Airport Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field
IATA Code SOF YKM
ICAO Code LBSF KYKM
City Sofia Yakima
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 46.570000, -120.540000

Sofia (SOF) to Yakima (YKM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) in Yakima, United States is 9,472 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Bulgaria with United States. 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 07:53 in Sofia, it's 21:53 in Yakima. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yakima (YKM) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 26° (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 Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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