WAW
Warsaw
Poland
17,557 km
10,909 miles
WKA
Wanaka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
17,557 km
10,909 mi / 9,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
83°
east

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WAW WKA
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Wanaka Airport
IATA Code WAW WKA
ICAO Code EPWA NZWF
City Warsaw N/A
Country Poland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 362 ft 1,142 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -44.720000, 169.250000

Warsaw (WAW) to Wanaka Airport (WKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 17,557 kilometers (10,909 miles / 9,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 03:09 in Warsaw, it's 15:09 in Wanaka 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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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