# Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Varna (VAR)

> 5,036 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,036 km / 3,130 mi / 2,719 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 167° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kenya) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:45 in Nairobi, it's 08:45 in Varna)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,100 ft (VAR is lower than NBO)

## Airports

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

### [Varna Airport (VAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/var-varna-varna-airport/1ef266df-4387-640c-8d1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Varna, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBWN
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 43.230000, 27.830000
- Elevation: 230 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
- [Varna Airport (VAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/var-varna-varna-airport/1ef266df-4387-640c-8d1a-06bb2780ed98)
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