ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
12,728 km
7,909 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
12,728 km
7,909 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ELC WAW
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code ELC WAW
ICAO Code YELD EPWA
City Elcho Island Warsaw
Country Australia Poland
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 101 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 52.170000, 20.970000

Elcho Island (ELC) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 12,728 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Australia 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 05:41 in Elcho Island, it's 21:11 in Warsaw. With a 8.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 78° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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