BJC
Denver
United States
8,657 km
5,379 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
8,657 km
5,379 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BJC KRK
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code BJC KRK
ICAO Code KBJC EPKK
City Denver Kraków
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,673 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 50.080000, 19.780000

Denver (BJC) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 8,657 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 United States with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:14 in Denver, it's 16:14 in Kraków. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,882 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Denver (BJC) follows a heading of 320° (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 Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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