BIY
Bisho
South Africa
9,479 km
5,890 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,479 km
5,890 mi / 5,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

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BIY WAW
Airport Name Bisho Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code BIY WAW
ICAO Code FABE EPWA
City Bisho Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 1,950 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 52.170000, 20.970000

Bisho (BIY) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,479 kilometers (5,890 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 South Africa with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:47 in Bisho, it's 17:47 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,588 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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