WAW
Warsaw
Poland
6,130 km
3,809 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,130 km
3,809 mi / 3,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

WAW WIL
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code WAW WIL
ICAO Code EPWA HKNW
City Warsaw Nairobi
Country Poland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 362 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Warsaw (WAW) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,130 kilometers (3,809 miles / 3,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Poland with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:45 in Warsaw, it's 19:45 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,174 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Warsaw Chopin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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