CPH to WAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 666 km (414 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (WAW to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to Warsaw?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 666 km (414 mi, 359 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CPH to WAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. WAW is roughly southeast of CPH.
How is the CPH to WAW route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-WAW in IATA codes and EKCH-EPWA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), Warsaw Chopin Airport is WAW (EPWA).
| CPH | WAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | Warsaw Chopin Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | EPWA |
| Country | Denmark | Poland |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 362 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #131 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
WAW sits 345 ft (105 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH to WAW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO | LOT Polish Airlines | LOT | Pollot | Active |
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Copenhagen from Warsaw?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are 666 km (414 mi, 359 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to WAW?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and WAW takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is WAW from CPH?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) lies roughly southeast of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to WAW?
2 airlines appear on the CPH-WAW route in the open dataset, including LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines System.
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