PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
8,521 km
5,295 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,521 km
5,295 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

PHW WAW
Airport Name Hendrik Van Eck Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code PHW WAW
ICAO Code FAPH EPWA
City Phalaborwa Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 1,432 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -23.940000, 31.160000 52.170000, 20.970000

Phalaborwa (PHW) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,521 kilometers (5,295 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa 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 22:29 in Phalaborwa, it's 21:29 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,070 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Hendrik Van Eck Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Phalaborwa (PHW) follows a heading of 170° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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