SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,880 km
4,896 miles
YXU
London
Canada
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
312°
northwest

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SOF YXU
Airport Name Sofia Airport London Airport
IATA Code SOF YXU
ICAO Code LBSF CYXU
City Sofia London
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Toronto
Elevation 1,742 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 43.040000, -81.150000

Sofia (SOF) to London (YXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to London Airport (YXU) in London, Canada is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 17:07 in Sofia, it's 10:07 in London. 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.

The return flight from London (YXU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 49° (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 London Airport (YXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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