SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
4,506 km
2,800 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
4,506 km
2,800 mi / 2,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
344°
north northwest

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SHC WAW
Airport Name Shire Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code SHC WAW
ICAO Code HASR EPWA
City Shire Warsaw
Country Ethiopia Poland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 6,207 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 14.080000, 38.270000 52.170000, 20.970000

Shire (SHC) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 4,506 kilometers (2,800 miles / 2,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Ethiopia 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 20:47 in Shire, it's 18:47 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,845 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Shire Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Shire (SHC) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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