BUO
Burao
Somalia
5,236 km
3,254 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
5,236 km
3,254 mi / 2,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
340°
north northwest

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BUO WAW
Airport Name Burao Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code BUO WAW
ICAO Code HCMV EPWA
City Burao Warsaw
Country Somalia Poland
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 3,400 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 52.170000, 20.970000

Burao (BUO) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 5,236 kilometers (3,254 miles / 2,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Somalia 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 13:33 in Burao, it's 11:33 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,038 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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