QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,747 km
5,435 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,747 km
5,435 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

QRA WAW
Airport Name Rand Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code QRA WAW
ICAO Code FAGM EPWA
City Johannesburg Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,483 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -26.240000, 28.150000 52.170000, 20.970000

Johannesburg (QRA) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,747 kilometers (5,435 miles / 4,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 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 12:11 in Johannesburg, it's 11:11 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,121 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Rand Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Johannesburg (QRA) follows a heading of 173° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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