PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
9,069 km
5,635 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,069 km
5,635 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
355°
north

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PEL WAW
Airport Name Pelaneng Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code PEL WAW
ICAO Code FXPG EPWA
City Pelaneng Warsaw
Country Lesotho Poland
Timezone Africa/Maseru Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 7,200 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -29.120000, 28.510000 52.170000, 20.970000

Pelaneng (PEL) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,069 kilometers (5,635 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 16:43 in Pelaneng, it's 15:43 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,838 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Pelaneng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Pelaneng (PEL) follows a heading of 173° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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