SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
8,570 km
5,325 miles
YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
Distance
8,570 km
5,325 mi / 4,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
337°
north northwest

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SOF YZU
Airport Name Sofia Airport Whitecourt Airport
IATA Code SOF YZU
ICAO Code LBSF CYZU
City Sofia Whitecourt
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,742 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 54.140000, -115.790000

Sofia (SOF) to Whitecourt (YZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 8,570 kilometers (5,325 miles / 4,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 14:05 in Sofia, it's 05:05 in Whitecourt. 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.

The return flight from Whitecourt (YZU) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 30° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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