SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,955 km
5,564 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
8,955 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF YWL
Airport Name Sofia Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code SOF YWL
ICAO Code LBSF CYWL
City Sofia Williams Lake
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,742 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 52.180000, -122.050000

Sofia (SOF) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 8,955 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 07:13 in Sofia, it's 21:13 in Williams Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,343 feet between the two airports. Williams Lake Airport sits higher than Sofia Airport.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 25° (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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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