SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,055 km
5,627 miles
YKA
Kamloops
Canada
Distance
9,055 km
5,627 mi / 4,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YKA
Airport Name Sofia Airport Kamloops Airport
IATA Code SOF YKA
ICAO Code LBSF CYKA
City Sofia Kamloops
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,133 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 50.700000, -120.440000

Sofia (SOF) to Kamloops (YKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Kamloops Airport (YKA) in Kamloops, Canada is 9,055 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 08:16 in Sofia, it's 22:16 in Kamloops. With a 10-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 Kamloops (YKA) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 26° (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 Kamloops Airport (YKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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