WAW
Warsaw
Poland
17,569 km
10,917 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
17,569 km
10,917 mi / 9,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
59°
east northeast

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WAW WHK
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code WAW WHK
ICAO Code EPWA NZWK
City Warsaw N/A
Country Poland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 362 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Warsaw (WAW) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 17,569 kilometers (10,917 miles / 9,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Warsaw, it's 10:53 in Whakatane Airport. 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 318° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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