MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
6,858 km
4,261 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
6,858 km
4,261 mi / 3,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
353°
north

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MMQ WAW
Airport Name Mbala Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code MMQ WAW
ICAO Code FLBA EPWA
City Mbala Warsaw
Country Zambia Poland
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,454 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 52.170000, 20.970000

Mbala (MMQ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 6,858 kilometers (4,261 miles / 3,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Zambia 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 19:56 in Mbala, it's 18:56 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,092 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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