CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
18,426 km
11,449 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
18,426 km
11,449 mi / 9,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHT WAW
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code CHT WAW
ICAO Code NZCI EPWA
City Waitangi Warsaw
Country New Zealand Poland
Timezone Pacific/Chatham Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 43 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 52.170000, 20.970000

Waitangi (CHT) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 18,426 kilometers (11,449 miles / 9,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Waitangi, it's 10:53 in Warsaw. With a 12.75-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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