NPL
New Plymouth
New Zealand
17,492 km
10,869 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
17,492 km
10,869 mi / 9,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
314°
northwest

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NPL WAW
Airport Name New Plymouth Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code NPL WAW
ICAO Code NZNP EPWA
City New Plymouth Warsaw
Country New Zealand Poland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 97 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -39.010000, 174.180000 52.170000, 20.970000

New Plymouth (NPL) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Plymouth, New Zealand to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 17,492 kilometers (10,869 miles / 9,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 New Zealand 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 23:37 in New Plymouth, it's 11:37 in Warsaw. With a 12-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 New Plymouth (NPL) follows a heading of 65° (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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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