GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
17,693 km
10,994 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
17,693 km
10,994 mi / 9,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIS WAW
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GIS WAW
ICAO Code NZGS EPWA
City Gisborne Warsaw
Country New Zealand Poland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 15 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 52.170000, 20.970000

Gisborne (GIS) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 17,693 kilometers (10,994 miles / 9,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 New Zealand 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 16:45 in Gisborne, it's 04:45 in Warsaw. With a 12-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 Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 59° (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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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