LHR to WAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 1,469 km (913 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (WAW to LHR).
How far is it from London to Warsaw?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 1,469 km (913 mi, 793 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 LHR to WAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. WAW is roughly east of LHR.
How is the LHR to WAW route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-WAW in IATA codes and EGLL-EPWA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Warsaw Chopin Airport is WAW (EPWA).
| LHR | WAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Warsaw Chopin Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | EPWA |
| Country | United Kingdom | Poland |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 362 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #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 279 ft (85 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| LO | LOT Polish Airlines | LOT | Pollot | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, IB, NH.
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 London from Warsaw?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are 1,469 km (913 mi, 793 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to WAW?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and WAW takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is WAW from LHR?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) lies roughly east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to WAW?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-WAW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, LOT Polish Airlines.
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