WAW
Warsaw
Poland
8,702 km
5,407 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
8,702 km
5,407 mi / 4,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

WAW WKF
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code WAW WKF
ICAO Code EPWA FAWK
City Warsaw Pretoria
Country Poland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 362 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Warsaw (WAW) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 8,702 kilometers (5,407 miles / 4,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,578 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Warsaw Chopin Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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