JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
5,082 km
3,158 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,082 km
3,158 mi / 2,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
85°
east

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JQA SOF
Airport Name Qaarsut Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code JQA SOF
ICAO Code BGUQ LBSF
City Uummannaq Sofia
Country Greenland Bulgaria
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 289 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 70.730000, -52.700000 42.700000, 23.410000

Uummannaq (JQA) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,082 kilometers (3,158 miles / 2,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Greenland with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Uummannaq, it's 06:52 in Sofia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,453 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Qaarsut Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Uummannaq (JQA) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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