HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
8,976 km
5,578 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,976 km
5,578 mi / 4,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

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HRS WAW
Airport Name Harrismith Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code HRS WAW
ICAO Code FAHR EPWA
City Harrismith Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,585 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -28.240000, 29.110000 52.170000, 20.970000

Harrismith (HRS) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,976 kilometers (5,578 miles / 4,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 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 17:02 in Harrismith, it's 16:02 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,223 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Harrismith Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Harrismith (HRS) follows a heading of 173° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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