SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
7,891 km
4,903 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
7,891 km
4,903 mi / 4,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YSM
Airport Name Sofia Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code SOF YSM
ICAO Code LBSF CYSM
City Sofia Fort Smith
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,742 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 60.020000, -111.960000

Sofia (SOF) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 7,891 kilometers (4,903 miles / 4,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 17:58 in Sofia, it's 08:58 in Fort Smith. 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 1,071 feet between the two airports. Fort Smith Airport sits lower than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 33° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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