ABQ
Albuquerque
United States
9,066 km
5,633 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,066 km
5,633 mi / 4,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
29°
north northeast

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ABQ WAW
Airport Name Albuquerque International Sunport Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code ABQ WAW
ICAO Code KABQ EPWA
City Albuquerque Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,355 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -106.610000 52.170000, 20.970000

Albuquerque (ABQ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) in Albuquerque, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,066 kilometers (5,633 miles / 4,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Albuquerque, it's 05:12 in Warsaw. With a 8-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 4,993 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Albuquerque (ABQ) follows a heading of 319° (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 Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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