SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,371 km
4,580 miles
YRO
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
7,371 km
4,580 mi / 3,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
311°
northwest

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SOF YRO
Airport Name Sofia Airport Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
IATA Code SOF YRO
ICAO Code LBSF CYRO
City Sofia Ottawa
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Toronto
Elevation 1,742 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 45.460000, -75.650000

Sofia (SOF) to Ottawa (YRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) in Ottawa, Canada is 7,371 kilometers (4,580 miles / 3,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 02:54 in Sofia, it's 19:54 in Ottawa. 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 1,554 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YRO) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 52° (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 Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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