SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,979 km
3,715 miles
YYR
Goose Bay
Canada
Distance
5,979 km
3,715 mi / 3,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
313°
northwest

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SOF YYR
Airport Name Sofia Airport Goose Bay Airport
IATA Code SOF YYR
ICAO Code LBSF CYYR
City Sofia Goose Bay
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Goose_Bay
Elevation 1,742 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 53.320000, -60.430000

Sofia (SOF) to Goose Bay (YYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Goose Bay Airport (YYR) in Goose Bay, Canada is 5,979 kilometers (3,715 miles / 3,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 16:36 in Sofia, it's 10:36 in Goose Bay. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,582 feet between the two airports. Goose Bay Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Goose Bay (YYR) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Goose Bay Airport (YYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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