GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
8,366 km
5,199 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,366 km
5,199 mi / 4,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
326°
north northwest

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GAJ WAW
Airport Name Yamagata Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GAJ WAW
ICAO Code RJSC EPWA
City Yamagata Warsaw
Country Japan Poland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 353 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 38.410000, 140.370000 52.170000, 20.970000

Yamagata (GAJ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,366 kilometers (5,199 miles / 4,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Yamagata, it's 23:30 in Warsaw. With a 8-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 Yamagata (GAJ) follows a heading of 45° (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 Yamagata Airport (GAJ) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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