Distance From Whangarei Airport to Varna Airport, WRE - VAR Distance

The distance from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Varna Airport (VAR) is 10594 miles or 17048 kilometers or 9200 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 Whangarei ( New Zealand ) to Varna ( Bulgaria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whangarei and Varna takes around 24 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whangarei Airport, Whangarei, New Zealand to Varna Airport, Varna, Bulgaria is 24 hours 21 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 • WRE - VAR

Kilometers		17048 km
Statute Miles		10594 miles
Nautical Miles		9200 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 21 minutes

Whangarei Airport to Varna Airport Flight Route Map - WRE to VAR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Whangarei, New Zealand and Varna, Bulgaria. .

Nonstop flight route between Whangarei, New Zealand and Varna, Bulgaria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WRE - VAR

Time difference between Whangarei (New Zealand) and Varna (Bulgaria) is 9 Hours.
Varna time is 9 Hours behind Whangarei.

Location	Local Time
Whangarei (New Zealand)	2026-08-21, 03:09:05 NZST
Varna (Bulgaria)	2026-08-20, 18:09:05 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

Whangarei Airport (WRE / NZWR) Whangarei, New Zealand

Destination

Varna Airport (VAR / LBWN) Varna, Bulgaria