SYD
Sydney
Australia
15,081 km
9,371 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
15,081 km
9,371 mi / 8,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD VAR
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code SYD VAR
ICAO Code YSSY LBWN
City Sydney Varna
Country Australia Bulgaria
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Sofia
Elevation 21 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 43.230000, 27.830000

Sydney (SYD) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 15,081 kilometers (9,371 miles / 8,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Sydney, it's 08:00 in Varna. With a 9-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 Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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