PAO
Palo Alto
United States
9,426 km
5,857 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,426 km
5,857 mi / 5,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
22°
north northeast

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PAO WAW
Airport Name Palo Alto Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code PAO WAW
ICAO Code KPAO EPWA
City Palo Alto Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 7 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 37.460000, -122.120000 52.170000, 20.970000

Palo Alto (PAO) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,426 kilometers (5,857 miles / 5,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 00:22 in Palo Alto, it's 09:22 in Warsaw. With a 9-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 Palo Alto (PAO) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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