SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
14,971 km
9,302 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
14,971 km
9,302 mi / 8,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
331°
north northwest

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SON WAW
Airport Name Santo Pekoa International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code SON WAW
ICAO Code NVSS EPWA
City Luganville Warsaw
Country Vanuatu Poland
Timezone Pacific/Efate Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 184 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -15.510000, 167.220000 52.170000, 20.970000

Luganville (SON) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 14,971 kilometers (9,302 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Vanuatu 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 09:10 in Luganville, it's 23:10 in Warsaw. With a 10-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 Luganville (SON) follows a heading of 49° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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