WAW
Warsaw
Poland
8,246 km
5,124 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,246 km
5,124 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WAW YVR
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WAW YVR
ICAO Code EPWA CYVR
City Warsaw Richmond
Country Poland Canada
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Vancouver
Elevation 362 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 49.190000, -123.180000

Warsaw (WAW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,246 kilometers (5,124 miles / 4,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 10:41 in Warsaw, it's 01:41 in Richmond. 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 22° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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