VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
12,262 km
7,619 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
12,262 km
7,619 mi / 6,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
326°
northwest

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VAI WAW
Airport Name Vanimo Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code VAI WAW
ICAO Code AYVN EPWA
City N/A Warsaw
Country Papua New Guinea Poland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 10 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -2.700000, 141.300000 52.170000, 20.970000

Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 12,262 kilometers (7,619 miles / 6,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 21:15 in Vanimo Airport, it's 12:15 in Warsaw. With a 9-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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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