CYW
Celaya
Mexico
10,172 km
6,321 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
10,172 km
6,321 mi / 5,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
31°
north northeast

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CYW WAW
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code CYW WAW
ICAO Code MMCY EPWA
City Celaya Warsaw
Country Mexico Poland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,709 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 52.170000, 20.970000

Celaya (CYW) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 10,172 kilometers (6,321 miles / 5,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Celaya, it's 02:38 in Warsaw. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,347 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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