NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
15,958 km
9,916 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
15,958 km
9,916 mi / 8,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
21°
north northeast

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NUK WAW
Airport Name Nukutavake Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code NUK WAW
ICAO Code NTGW EPWA
City Nukutavake Warsaw
Country French Polynesia Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 17 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -19.290000, -138.770000 52.170000, 20.970000

Nukutavake (NUK) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 15,958 kilometers (9,916 miles / 8,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 French Polynesia 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 09:09 in Nukutavake, it's 20:09 in Warsaw. With a 11-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 Nukutavake (NUK) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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