WAW
Warsaw
Poland
17,539 km
10,898 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
17,539 km
10,898 mi / 9,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
84°
east

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WAW ZQN
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code WAW ZQN
ICAO Code EPWA NZQN
City Warsaw Queenstown
Country Poland New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 362 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Warsaw (WAW) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 17,539 kilometers (10,898 miles / 9,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 08:37 in Warsaw, it's 20:37 in Queenstown. 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 Queenstown (ZQN) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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