WAW
Warsaw
Poland
8,198 km
5,094 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
8,198 km
5,094 mi / 4,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WAW YAL
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code WAW YAL
ICAO Code EPWA CYAL
City Warsaw Alert Bay
Country Poland Canada
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Vancouver
Elevation 362 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 50.580000, -126.920000

Warsaw (WAW) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Canada. 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 08:36 in Warsaw, it's 23:36 in Alert Bay. 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 Alert Bay (YAL) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 20° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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