SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
6,973 km
4,333 miles
YRT
Rankin Inlet
Canada
Distance
6,973 km
4,333 mi / 3,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YRT
Airport Name Sofia Airport Rankin Inlet Airport
IATA Code SOF YRT
ICAO Code LBSF CYRT
City Sofia Rankin Inlet
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,742 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 62.810000, -92.120000

Sofia (SOF) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) in Rankin Inlet, Canada is 6,973 kilometers (4,333 miles / 3,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 11:04 in Sofia, it's 03:04 in Rankin Inlet. With a 8-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 1,648 feet between the two airports. Rankin Inlet Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 48° (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 Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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