WAW
Warsaw
Poland
8,932 km
5,550 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
8,932 km
5,550 mi / 4,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

WAW WEL
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code WAW WEL
ICAO Code EPWA FAWM
City Warsaw Welkom
Country Poland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 362 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Warsaw (WAW) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 8,932 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Poland with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:25 in Warsaw, it's 13:25 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,037 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Warsaw Chopin Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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