LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
12,956 km
8,050 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
12,956 km
8,050 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
326°
northwest

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LAE WAW
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code LAE WAW
ICAO Code AYNZ EPWA
City Nadzab Warsaw
Country Papua New Guinea Poland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 239 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 52.170000, 20.970000

Nadzab (LAE) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 12,956 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 02:44 in Nadzab, it's 17:44 in Warsaw. With a 9-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 Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 64° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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