Distance From Elmendorf Air Force Base to Varna Airport, EDF - VAR Distance

The distance from Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) to Varna Airport (VAR) is 5217 miles or 8395 kilometers or 4530 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Anchorage ( United States ) to Varna ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Anchorage and Varna takes around 11 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, United States to Varna Airport, Varna, Bulgaria is 11 hours 59 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • EDF - VAR

Kilometers		8395 km
Statute Miles		5217 miles
Nautical Miles		4530 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 59 minutes

Elmendorf Air Force Base to Varna Airport Flight Route Map - EDF to VAR Flight Path

Location of Elmendorf Air Force Base & Varna Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Anchorage to Varna nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Anchorage, United States and Varna, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Anchorage, United States and Varna, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EDF - VAR

Time difference between Anchorage (United States) and Varna (Bulgaria) is 10 Hours.
Varna time is 10 Hours ahead of Anchorage.

Location	Local Time
Anchorage (United States)	2026-03-16, 13:54:58 AKDT
Varna (Bulgaria)	2026-03-16, 23:54:58 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF / PAED) Anchorage, United States

Destination

Varna Airport (VAR / LBWN) Varna, Bulgaria