BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
6,146 km
3,819 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
6,146 km
3,819 mi / 3,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
353°
north

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BTQ WAW
Airport Name Butare Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code BTQ WAW
ICAO Code HRYI EPWA
City Butare Warsaw
Country Rwanda Poland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,801 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 52.170000, 20.970000

Butare (BTQ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 6,146 kilometers (3,819 miles / 3,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Butare, it's 06:10 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,439 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Butare Airport (BTQ) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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