The flight distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 15,078 kilometers (9,369 miles / 8,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Malekula Island, it's 13:49 in Warsaw. With a 10-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) follows a heading of 49° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.