RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,660 km
1,653 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
2,660 km
1,653 mi / 1,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
324°
northwest

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RUH VAR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code RUH VAR
ICAO Code OERK LBWN
City Riyadh Varna
Country Saudi Arabia Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Sofia
Elevation 2,049 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 43.230000, 27.830000

Riyadh (RUH) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 2,660 kilometers (1,653 miles / 1,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 01:31 in Riyadh, it's 00:31 in Varna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,819 feet between the two airports. Varna Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Varna (VAR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 134° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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