SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,814 km
5,477 miles
YKN
Yankton
United States
Distance
8,814 km
5,477 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YKN
Airport Name Sofia Airport Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
IATA Code SOF YKN
ICAO Code LBSF KYKN
City Sofia Yankton
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 42.920000, -97.390000

Sofia (SOF) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 8,814 kilometers (5,477 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 United States. 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 16:36 in Sofia, it's 08:36 in Yankton. 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 Yankton (YKN) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 40° (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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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