NEW
New Orleans
United States
8,691 km
5,401 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,691 km
5,401 mi / 4,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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NEW WAW
Airport Name Lakefront Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code NEW WAW
ICAO Code KNEW EPWA
City New Orleans Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 7 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -90.030000 52.170000, 20.970000

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

The flight distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,691 kilometers (5,401 miles / 4,693 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 21:03 in New Orleans, it's 04:03 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 (NEW) 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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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