CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,447 km
4,006 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
6,447 km
4,006 mi / 3,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
317°
northwest

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CMB VAR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code CMB VAR
ICAO Code VCBI LBWN
City Colombo Varna
Country Sri Lanka Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 30 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 43.230000, 27.830000

Colombo (CMB) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 6,447 kilometers (4,006 miles / 3,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Sri Lanka with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Colombo, it's 18:12 in Varna. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Varna (VAR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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