OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
12,854 km
7,987 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
12,854 km
7,987 mi / 6,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
325°
northwest

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OPU WAW
Airport Name Balimo Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code OPU WAW
ICAO Code AYBM EPWA
City Balimo Warsaw
Country Papua New Guinea Poland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 51 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 52.170000, 20.970000

Balimo (OPU) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 12,854 kilometers (7,987 miles / 6,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 05:24 in Balimo, it's 20:24 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 Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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