SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,813 km
3,612 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
5,813 km
3,612 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YQX
Airport Name Sofia Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code SOF YQX
ICAO Code LBSF CYQX
City Sofia Gander
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/St_Johns
Elevation 1,742 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 48.940000, -54.570000

Sofia (SOF) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 5,813 kilometers (3,612 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 11:59 in Sofia, it's 06:29 in Gander. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,246 feet between the two airports. Gander International Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Gander (YQX) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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