CWF
Lake Charles
United States
8,849 km
5,498 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,849 km
5,498 mi / 4,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CWF WAW
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code CWF WAW
ICAO Code KCWF EPWA
City Lake Charles Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 17 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 52.170000, 20.970000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,849 kilometers (5,498 miles / 4,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 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 19:34 in Lake Charles, it's 02:34 in Warsaw. 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.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 307° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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