SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,299 km
5,157 miles
YYE
Fort Nelson
Canada
Distance
8,299 km
5,157 mi / 4,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YYE
Airport Name Sofia Airport Fort Nelson Airport
IATA Code SOF YYE
ICAO Code LBSF CYYE
City Sofia Fort Nelson
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Fort_Nelson
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 58.840000, -122.600000

Sofia (SOF) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 8,299 kilometers (5,157 miles / 4,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 02:17 in Sofia, it's 17:17 in Fort Nelson. 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 Nelson (YYE) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 25° (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 Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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