# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Varna (VAR)

> 2,660 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,660 km / 1,653 mi / 1,436 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 134° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 09:52 in Riyadh, it's 09:52 in Varna)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,819 ft (VAR is lower than RUH)

## Airports

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 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 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.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Varna Airport (VAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/var-varna-varna-airport/1ef266df-4387-640c-8d1a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)