Warsaw to Tallinn
1h 28m The flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) covers 841 km (523 miles) and takes approximately 1h 28m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 15°, passing near 55.8° N, 22.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 1h 32m | 1h 57m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 05m | 1h 30m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 56m | 1h 21m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 59m | 1h 25m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| WAW | TLL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Warsaw Chopin Airport | Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport |
| City | Warsaw | Tallinn |
| Country | Poland | Estonia |
| ICAO | EPWA | EETN |
| Coordinates | 52.1657, 20.9671 | 59.4132, 24.8326 |
| Elevation | 362 ft | 131 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Tallinn?
A non-stop flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Tallinn (TLL) takes about 1h 28m. The great-circle distance is 841 km (523 miles, 454 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 15°.
How far is Warsaw from Tallinn?
841 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 523 miles or 454 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between WAW and TLL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 841 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.