CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,277 km
5,143 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
8,277 km
5,143 mi / 4,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN KRK
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code CAN KRK
ICAO Code ZGGG EPKK
City Guangzhou Kraków
Country China Poland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 50 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 50.080000, 19.780000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 8,277 kilometers (5,143 miles / 4,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:26 in Guangzhou, it's 09:26 in Kraków. With a 7-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 Kraków (KRK) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) 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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