AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,369 km
10,792 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
17,369 km
10,792 mi / 9,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL WAW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code AKL WAW
ICAO Code NZAA EPWA
City Auckland Warsaw
Country New Zealand Poland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 23 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 52.170000, 20.970000

Auckland (AKL) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 17,369 kilometers (10,792 miles / 9,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Auckland, it's 10:43 in Warsaw. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.