IWS
Houston
United States
9,021 km
5,606 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,021 km
5,606 mi / 4,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IWS WAW
Airport Name West Houston Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code IWS WAW
ICAO Code KIWS EPWA
City Houston Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 111 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 29.820000, -95.670000 52.170000, 20.970000

Houston (IWS) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,021 kilometers (5,606 miles / 4,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:06 in Houston, it's 22:06 in Warsaw. With a 7-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 Houston (IWS) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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