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DCA to VAR: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Varna (Varna Airport)
5,078 mi
8,172 km · 4,413 nm
10h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,078 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 25m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- VAR — Varna Airport · Varna, Bulgaria
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near VAR
- BOJ · Burgas Airport48 mi away
- CND · Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport85 mi away
- JAM · Bezmer Air Base92 mi away
- IST · Istanbul Airport143 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from VAR?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Varna (VAR) is 5,078 miles (8,172 km, 4,413 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to VAR?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 25m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Varna?
Varna is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to VAR?
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