MSY
New Orleans
United States
8,709 km
5,411 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,709 km
5,411 mi / 4,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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MSY WAW
Airport Name Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code MSY WAW
ICAO Code KMSY EPWA
City New Orleans Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 29.990000, -90.260000 52.170000, 20.970000

New Orleans (MSY) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,709 kilometers (5,411 miles / 4,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 05:38 in New Orleans, it's 12:38 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 New Orleans (MSY) follows a heading of 304° (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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