GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
7,985 km
4,962 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
7,985 km
4,962 mi / 4,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
north

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GFY WAW
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GFY WAW
ICAO Code FYGF EPWA
City Grootfontein Warsaw
Country Namibia Poland
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,636 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 52.170000, 20.970000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 7,985 kilometers (4,962 miles / 4,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Namibia 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 08:09 in Grootfontein, it's 07:09 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,274 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 183° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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