IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
10,520 km
6,537 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
10,520 km
6,537 mi / 5,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
37°
northeast

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IPI WAW
Airport Name San Luis Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code IPI WAW
ICAO Code SKIP EPWA
City Ipiales Warsaw
Country Colombia Poland
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 9,765 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 0.860000, -77.670000 52.170000, 20.970000

Ipiales (IPI) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 10,520 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Ipiales, it's 18:31 in Warsaw. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,403 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than San Luis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Ipiales (IPI) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Luis Airport (IPI) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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