UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,321 km
7,035 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
11,321 km
7,035 mi / 6,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VAR
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Varna Airport
IATA Code UIO VAR
ICAO Code SEQM LBWN
City Quito Varna
Country Ecuador Bulgaria
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Sofia
Elevation 9,200 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 43.230000, 27.830000

Quito (UIO) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 11,321 kilometers (7,035 miles / 6,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Quito, it's 23:57 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,970 feet between the two airports. Varna Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Varna (VAR) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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