PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
9,590 km
5,959 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,590 km
5,959 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

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PLZ WAW
Airport Name Port Elizabeth Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code PLZ WAW
ICAO Code FAPE EPWA
City Port Elizabeth Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 226 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -33.980000, 25.620000 52.170000, 20.970000

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,590 kilometers (5,959 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 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 16:32 in Port Elizabeth, it's 15:32 in Warsaw.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) follows a heading of 176° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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