SOW
Show Low
United States
9,290 km
5,773 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,290 km
5,773 mi / 5,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
28°
north northeast

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SOW WAW
Airport Name Show Low Regional Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code SOW WAW
ICAO Code KSOW EPWA
City Show Low Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 6,416 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -110.010000 52.170000, 20.970000

Show Low (SOW) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,290 kilometers (5,773 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 10:31 in Show Low, it's 18:31 in Warsaw. With a 8-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 6,054 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Show Low Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Show Low (SOW) follows a heading of 321° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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