Distance From Open Bay Airport to Varna Airport, OPB - VAR Distance

The distance from Open Bay Airport (OPB) to Varna Airport (VAR) is 8119 miles or 13066 kilometers or 7051 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 Maitanakunai ( Papua New Guinea ) to Varna ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maitanakunai and Varna takes around 18 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Open Bay Airport, Maitanakunai, Papua New Guinea to Varna Airport, Varna, Bulgaria is 18 hours 39 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 • OPB - VAR

Kilometers		13066 km
Statute Miles		8119 miles
Nautical Miles		7051 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 39 minutes

Open Bay Airport to Varna Airport Flight Route Map - OPB to VAR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Maitanakunai, Papua New Guinea and Varna, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Maitanakunai, Papua New Guinea and Varna, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OPB - VAR

Time difference between Maitanakunai (Papua New Guinea) and Varna (Bulgaria) is 9 Hours.
Varna time is 9 Hours behind Maitanakunai.

Location	Local Time
Maitanakunai (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-18, 06:58:41 +11
Varna (Bulgaria)	2026-03-17, 21:58:41 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

Open Bay Airport (OPB / AYOY) Maitanakunai, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Varna Airport (VAR / LBWN) Varna, Bulgaria