WAW
Warsaw
Poland
9,626 km
5,981 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,626 km
5,981 mi / 5,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
327°
north northwest

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WAW WHP
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code WAW WHP
ICAO Code EPWA KWHP
City Warsaw Los Angeles
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 362 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 34.260000, -118.410000

Warsaw (WAW) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,626 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Poland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Warsaw, it's 21:31 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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