Distance From Mbala Airport to Varna Airport, MMQ - VAR Distance

The distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) to Varna Airport (VAR) is 3606 miles or 5803 kilometers or 3132 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 Mbala ( Zambia ) to Varna ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mbala and Varna takes around 8 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mbala Airport, Mbala, Zambia to Varna Airport, Varna, Bulgaria is 8 hours 17 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 • MMQ - VAR

Kilometers		5803 km
Statute Miles		3606 miles
Nautical Miles		3132 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 17 minutes

Mbala Airport to Varna Airport Flight Route Map - MMQ to VAR Flight Path

Location of Mbala Airport & Varna Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mbala to Varna nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mbala, Zambia and Varna, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Mbala, Zambia and Varna, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MMQ - VAR

Time difference between Mbala (Zambia) and Varna (Bulgaria) is 1 Hours.
Varna time is 1 Hours ahead of Mbala.

Location	Local Time
Mbala (Zambia)	2026-09-13, 15:43:58 CAT
Varna (Bulgaria)	2026-09-13, 16:43:58 EEST

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

Mbala Airport (MMQ / FLBA) Mbala, Zambia

Destination

Varna Airport (VAR / LBWN) Varna, Bulgaria