SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
5,566 km
3,458 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
5,566 km
3,458 mi / 3,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
24°
north northeast

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SOF SYS
Airport Name Sofia Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code SOF SYS
ICAO Code LBSF UERS
City Sofia Saskylakh
Country Bulgaria Russia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 1,742 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 71.930000, 114.080000

Sofia (SOF) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 5,566 kilometers (3,458 miles / 3,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:00 in Sofia, it's 23:00 in Saskylakh. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. Saskylakh Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Saskylakh (SYS) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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