Beijing to Varna flights
Varna lies 7,005 km (4,352 mi) north-west of Beijing, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 44 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Varna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Bulgaria |
| Population | 19 million | 318,737 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | VAR, 7 km out |
Clocks in Varna are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 9 h 44 min journey lands only 4 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Varna
Crossing from China into Bulgaria: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lev (BGN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Varna
Varna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Varna Airport (VAR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,258 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Burgas Airport (BOJ, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna Airport | VAR | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,258 ft | 230 ft |
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,499 ft | 135 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,005 km (4,352 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Varna from Beijing?
7,005 km (4,352 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Varna by air?
About 9 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Varna?
Varna is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Sofia against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Varna flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Varna Airport (VAR); Varna also has BOJ.
What currency do I need in Varna?
The Lev (BGN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.