SDM
San Diego
United States
9,744 km
6,055 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,744 km
6,055 mi / 5,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SDM WAW
Airport Name Brown Field Municipal Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code SDM WAW
ICAO Code KSDM EPWA
City San Diego Warsaw
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 526 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 32.570000, -116.980000 52.170000, 20.970000

San Diego (SDM) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,744 kilometers (6,055 miles / 5,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 23:53 in San Diego, it's 08:53 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 San Diego (SDM) follows a heading of 326° (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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.