SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,564 km
5,321 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
8,564 km
5,321 mi / 4,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YQU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code SOF YQU
ICAO Code LBSF CYQU
City Sofia Grande Prairie
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 55.180000, -118.890000

Sofia (SOF) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 8,564 kilometers (5,321 miles / 4,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 06:42 in Sofia, it's 21:42 in Grande Prairie. 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.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 27° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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