SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,695 km
5,403 miles
YQF
Red Deer
Canada
Distance
8,695 km
5,403 mi / 4,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YQF
Airport Name Sofia Airport Red Deer Regional Airport
IATA Code SOF YQF
ICAO Code LBSF CYQF
City Sofia Red Deer
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,968 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 52.180000, -113.890000

Sofia (SOF) to Red Deer (YQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) in Red Deer, Canada is 8,695 kilometers (5,403 miles / 4,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 05:12 in Sofia, it's 20:12 in Red Deer. 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 1,226 feet between the two airports. Red Deer Regional Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Red Deer (YQF) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 31° (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 Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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