SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,511 km
5,288 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
8,511 km
5,288 mi / 4,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YXJ
Airport Name Sofia Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code SOF YXJ
ICAO Code LBSF CYXJ
City Sofia Fort Saint John
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 56.240000, -120.740000

Sofia (SOF) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 8,511 kilometers (5,288 miles / 4,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 11:42 in Sofia, it's 02:42 in Fort Saint John. With a 9-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 Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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