GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
8,664 km
5,383 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,664 km
5,383 mi / 4,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
29°
north northeast

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GWS WAW
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GWS WAW
ICAO Code KGWS EPWA
City Glenwood Springs Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,916 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 52.170000, 20.970000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,664 kilometers (5,383 miles / 4,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 16:10 in Glenwood Springs, it's 00:10 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 5,554 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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