PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
5,677 km
3,528 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,677 km
3,528 mi / 3,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PYJ SOF
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PYJ SOF
ICAO Code UERP LBSF
City Yakutia Sofia
Country Russia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,660 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 42.700000, 23.410000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,677 kilometers (3,528 miles / 3,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Russia with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Yakutia, it's 06:52 in Sofia. With a 7-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 Sofia (SOF) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 31° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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