TCU
Homeward
South Africa
9,079 km
5,642 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,079 km
5,642 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

TCU WAW
Airport Name Thaba Nchu Tar Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code TCU WAW
ICAO Code FATN EPWA
City Homeward Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,941 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -29.320000, 26.820000 52.170000, 20.970000

Homeward (TCU) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,079 kilometers (5,642 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 South Africa 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 19:56 in Homeward, it's 18:56 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,579 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Thaba Nchu Tar Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Homeward (TCU) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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