RBF
Big Bear City
United States
9,568 km
5,945 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,568 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RBF WAW
Airport Name Big Bear City Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code RBF WAW
ICAO Code KL35 EPWA
City Big Bear City Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 6,752 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 34.260000, -116.860000 52.170000, 20.970000

Big Bear City (RBF) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,568 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 United States with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:06 in Big Bear City, it's 16:06 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,390 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Big Bear City Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Big Bear City (RBF) follows a heading of 326° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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