LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
9,020 km
5,605 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,020 km
5,605 mi / 4,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

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Airport Comparison

LAY WAW
Airport Name Ladysmith Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code LAY WAW
ICAO Code FALY EPWA
City Ladysmith Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 3,548 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -28.580000, 29.750000 52.170000, 20.970000

Ladysmith (LAY) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,020 kilometers (5,605 miles / 4,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 South Africa 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 11:04 in Ladysmith, it's 11:04 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,186 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Ladysmith Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Ladysmith (LAY) follows a heading of 172° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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