VIR
Durban
South Africa
9,164 km
5,694 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,164 km
5,694 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

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VIR WAW
Airport Name Virginia Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code VIR WAW
ICAO Code FAVG EPWA
City Durban Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 20 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -29.770000, 31.060000 52.170000, 20.970000

Durban (VIR) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,164 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 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 12:28 in Durban, it's 11:28 in Warsaw.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Durban (VIR) follows a heading of 171° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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