VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
17,307 km
10,754 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,307 km
10,754 mi / 9,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

VAR WLG
Airport Name Varna Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code VAR WLG
ICAO Code LBWN NZWN
City Varna Wellington
Country Bulgaria New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Sofia Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 230 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.230000, 27.830000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Varna (VAR) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,307 kilometers (10,754 miles / 9,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Varna, it's 12:15 in Wellington. With a 11-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 Wellington (WLG) to Varna (VAR) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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