SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
9,158 km
5,690 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
9,158 km
5,690 mi / 4,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SOF ZGF
Airport Name Sofia Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code SOF ZGF
ICAO Code LBSF CZGF
City Sofia Grand Forks
Country Bulgaria Canada
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,742 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 42.700000, 23.410000 49.020000, -118.430000

Sofia (SOF) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 9,158 kilometers (5,690 miles / 4,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 16:00 in Sofia, it's 06:00 in Grand Forks. 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 Grand Forks (ZGF) to Sofia (SOF) follows a heading of 27° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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