CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
3,844 km
2,388 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
3,844 km
2,388 mi / 2,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CIT KRK
Airport Name Shymkent Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code CIT KRK
ICAO Code UAII EPKK
City Shymkent Kraków
Country Kazakhstan Poland
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 1,387 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 50.080000, 19.780000

Shymkent (CIT) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 3,844 kilometers (2,388 miles / 2,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan 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 23:21 in Shymkent, it's 19:21 in Kraków. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shymkent Airport (CIT) 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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