SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,152 km
5,687 miles
YYF
Penticton
Canada
Distance
9,152 km
5,687 mi / 4,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
337°
north northwest

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SOF YYF
Airport Name Sofia Airport Penticton Airport
IATA Code SOF YYF
ICAO Code LBSF CYYF
City Sofia Penticton
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,129 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 49.460000, -119.600000

Sofia (SOF) to Penticton (YYF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Penticton Airport (YYF) in Penticton, Canada is 9,152 kilometers (5,687 miles / 4,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 10:39 in Sofia, it's 00:39 in Penticton. With a 10-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 Penticton (YYF) 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 Penticton Airport (YYF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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