SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,216 km
5,105 miles
YWG
Winnipeg
Canada
Distance
8,216 km
5,105 mi / 4,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
325°
northwest

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SOF YWG
Airport Name Sofia Airport Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA Code SOF YWG
ICAO Code LBSF CYWG
City Sofia Winnipeg
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,742 ft 783 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 49.910000, -97.240000

Sofia (SOF) to Winnipeg (YWG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg, Canada is 8,216 kilometers (5,105 miles / 4,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 14:07 in Sofia, it's 06:07 in Winnipeg. 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.

The return flight from Winnipeg (YWG) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 41° (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 Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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