Distance From Sandakan Airport to Varna Airport, SDK - VAR Distance

The distance from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Varna Airport (VAR) is 5951 miles or 9577 kilometers or 5168 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 Sandakan ( Malaysia ) to Varna ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandakan and Varna takes around 13 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sandakan Airport, Sandakan, Malaysia to Varna Airport, Varna, Bulgaria is 13 hours 40 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 • SDK - VAR

Kilometers		9577 km
Statute Miles		5951 miles
Nautical Miles		5168 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 40 minutes

Sandakan Airport to Varna Airport Flight Route Map - SDK to VAR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sandakan, Malaysia and Varna, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Sandakan, Malaysia and Varna, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDK - VAR

Time difference between Sandakan (Malaysia) and Varna (Bulgaria) is 6 Hours.
Varna time is 6 Hours behind Sandakan.

Location	Local Time
Sandakan (Malaysia)	2025-12-16, 11:14:38 +08
Varna (Bulgaria)	2025-12-16, 05:14:38 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

Sandakan Airport (SDK / WBKS) Sandakan, Malaysia

Destination

Varna Airport (VAR / LBWN) Varna, Bulgaria