SHA
Shanghai
China
7,968 km
4,951 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
7,968 km
4,951 mi / 4,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SHA WAW
Airport Name Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code SHA WAW
ICAO Code ZSSS EPWA
City Shanghai Warsaw
Country China Poland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 10 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 31.200000, 121.340000 52.170000, 20.970000

Shanghai (SHA) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 7,968 kilometers (4,951 miles / 4,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Shanghai, it's 16:44 in Warsaw. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Shanghai (SHA) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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