SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,687 km
5,398 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
8,687 km
5,398 mi / 4,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YGC
Airport Name Sofia Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code SOF YGC
ICAO Code LBSF CEQ5
City Sofia Grande Cache
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,742 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 53.920000, -118.870000

Sofia (SOF) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 8,687 kilometers (5,398 miles / 4,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 16:55 in Sofia, it's 07:55 in Grande Cache. With a 9-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 2,375 feet between the two airports. Grande Cache Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 27° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) and Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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