# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Sanikiluaq (YSK)

> 6,840 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,840 km / 4,250 mi / 3,693 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 07:37 in Sofia, it's 00:37 in Sanikiluaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,638 ft (YSK is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ysk-sanikiluaq-sanikiluaq-airport/1ef266de-b2a6-6c08-b591-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sanikiluaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYSK
- Timezone: America/Iqaluit
- Coordinates: 56.540000, -79.250000
- Elevation: 104 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:37 in Sofia, it's 00:37 in Sanikiluaq.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ysk-sanikiluaq-sanikiluaq-airport/1ef266de-b2a6-6c08-b591-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)