ELS
East London
South Africa
9,498 km
5,902 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,498 km
5,902 mi / 5,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

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ELS WAW
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code ELS WAW
ICAO Code FAEL EPWA
City East London Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 435 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 52.170000, 20.970000

East London (ELS) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,498 kilometers (5,902 miles / 5,129 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 11:28 in East London, it's 10:28 in Warsaw.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 174° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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