NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
5,464 km
3,395 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,464 km
3,395 mi / 2,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Thule
Heading
76°
east northeast

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NAQ SOF
Airport Name Qaanaaq Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code NAQ SOF
ICAO Code BGQQ LBSF
City Qaanaaq Sofia
Country Greenland Bulgaria
Timezone America/Thule Europe/Sofia
Elevation 51 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 77.490000, -69.390000 42.700000, 23.410000

Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,464 kilometers (3,395 miles / 2,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 12:52 in Qaanaaq, it's 18:52 in Sofia. 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 1,691 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Qaanaaq Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) follows a heading of 343° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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