DCA
Washington
United States
8,173 km
5,078 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
8,173 km
5,078 mi / 4,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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DCA VAR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code DCA VAR
ICAO Code KDCA LBWN
City Washington Varna
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Sofia
Elevation 14 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 43.230000, 27.830000

Washington (DCA) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 8,173 kilometers (5,078 miles / 4,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 United States with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:32 in Washington, it's 22:32 in Varna. With a 7-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 Varna (VAR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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