SBU
Springbok
South Africa
9,107 km
5,659 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,107 km
5,659 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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SBU WAW
Airport Name Springbok Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code SBU WAW
ICAO Code FASB EPWA
City Springbok Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 2,690 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -29.690000, 17.940000 52.170000, 20.970000

Springbok (SBU) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,107 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 08:20 in Springbok, it's 07:20 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,328 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Springbok Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Springbok (SBU) follows a heading of 183° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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