NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
9,166 km
5,696 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,166 km
5,696 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
356°
north

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NKU WAW
Airport Name Nkaus Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code NKU WAW
ICAO Code FXNK EPWA
City Nkaus Warsaw
Country Lesotho Poland
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,621 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -30.020000, 28.200000 52.170000, 20.970000

Nkaus (NKU) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,166 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Lesotho 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 04:58 in Nkaus, it's 03:58 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,259 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Nkaus Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Nkaus (NKU) follows a heading of 174° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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