ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
17,550 km
10,905 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
17,550 km
10,905 mi / 9,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
317°
northwest

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ROT WAW
Airport Name Rotorua Regional Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code ROT WAW
ICAO Code NZRO EPWA
City Rotorua Warsaw
Country New Zealand Poland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 935 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -38.110000, 176.320000 52.170000, 20.970000

Rotorua (ROT) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 17,550 kilometers (10,905 miles / 9,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 New Zealand with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Rotorua, it's 04:05 in Warsaw. With a 12-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 Rotorua (ROT) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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