WAW
Warsaw
Poland
6,061 km
3,766 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
6,061 km
3,766 mi / 3,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
70°
east northeast

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WAW YZY
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code WAW YZY
ICAO Code EPWA ZLZY
City Warsaw Zhangye
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 362 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 38.810000, 100.660000

Warsaw (WAW) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 6,061 kilometers (3,766 miles / 3,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Warsaw, it's 04:17 in Zhangye. With a 7-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 4,918 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Warsaw Chopin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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