SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,247 km
3,260 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
5,247 km
3,260 mi / 2,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

SOF YLT
Airport Name Sofia Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code SOF YLT
ICAO Code LBSF CYLT
City Sofia Alert
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Toronto
Elevation 1,742 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 82.520000, -62.280000

Sofia (SOF) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 5,247 kilometers (3,260 miles / 2,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 14:42 in Sofia, it's 07:42 in Alert. With a 7-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 1,642 feet between the two airports. Alert Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Alert (YLT) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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