SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,146 km
5,062 miles
YGM
Gimli
Canada
Distance
8,146 km
5,062 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YGM
Airport Name Sofia Airport Gimli Industrial Park Airport
IATA Code SOF YGM
ICAO Code LBSF CYGM
City Sofia Gimli
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,742 ft 753 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 50.630000, -97.040000

Sofia (SOF) to Gimli (YGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) in Gimli, Canada is 8,146 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 17:08 in Sofia, it's 09:08 in Gimli. With a 8-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 Gimli (YGM) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 41° (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 Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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