# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Leaf Rapids (YLR)

> 7,781 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,781 km / 4,835 mi / 4,202 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 04:17 in Sofia, it's 20:17 in Leaf Rapids)
- **Elevation difference**: 783 ft (YLR 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

### [Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ylr-leaf-rapids-leaf-rapids-airport/1ef266de-b0f3-6816-ad2d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Leaf Rapids, Canada
- ICAO: CYLR
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 56.510000, -99.990000
- Elevation: 959 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 04:17 in Sofia, it's 20:17 in Leaf Rapids.
With a 8-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)
- [Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ylr-leaf-rapids-leaf-rapids-airport/1ef266de-b0f3-6816-ad2d-06bb2780ed98)
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