The flight distance from Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 15,960 kilometers (9,917 miles / 8,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 AQ with Poland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Antartica, it's 07:45 in Warsaw. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,099 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Antartica (UGL) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.