ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,955 km
2,457 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
3,955 km
2,457 mi / 2,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD VAR
Airport Name Bole International Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code ADD VAR
ICAO Code HAAB LBWN
City Addis Ababa Varna
Country Ethiopia Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,630 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 43.230000, 27.830000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 3,955 kilometers (2,457 miles / 2,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Addis Ababa, it's 23:08 in Varna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,400 feet between the two airports. Varna Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Varna (VAR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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