WAW
Warsaw
Poland
8,060 km
5,008 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
8,060 km
5,008 mi / 4,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WAW YLW
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code WAW YLW
ICAO Code EPWA CYLW
City Warsaw Kelowna
Country Poland Canada
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Vancouver
Elevation 362 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 49.960000, -119.380000

Warsaw (WAW) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 8,060 kilometers (5,008 miles / 4,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Warsaw, it's 15:10 in Kelowna. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,047 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Warsaw Chopin Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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