SZS
Oban
New Zealand
17,594 km
10,933 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
17,594 km
10,933 mi / 9,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
296°
west northwest

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SZS WAW
Airport Name Ryans Creek Aerodrome Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code SZS WAW
ICAO Code NZRC EPWA
City Oban Warsaw
Country New Zealand Poland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 62 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -46.900000, 168.100000 52.170000, 20.970000

Oban (SZS) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 17,594 kilometers (10,933 miles / 9,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 New Zealand 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 08:51 in Oban, it's 20:51 in Warsaw. With a 12-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 Oban (SZS) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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