GLS
Galveston
United States
9,029 km
5,610 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,029 km
5,610 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
34°
northeast

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GLS WAW
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GLS WAW
ICAO Code KGLS EPWA
City Galveston Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 6 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 52.170000, 20.970000

Galveston (GLS) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,029 kilometers (5,610 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 00:06 in Galveston, it's 07:06 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 Galveston (GLS) 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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