WAW
Warsaw
Poland
17,704 km
11,001 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,704 km
11,001 mi / 9,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

WAW WLG
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code WAW WLG
ICAO Code EPWA NZWN
City Warsaw Wellington
Country Poland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 362 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Warsaw (WAW) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,704 kilometers (11,001 miles / 9,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Warsaw, it's 16:25 in Wellington. With a 12-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 Wellington (WLG) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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