CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,346 km
5,807 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
9,346 km
5,807 mi / 5,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT KRK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code CPT KRK
ICAO Code FACT EPKK
City Cape Town Kraków
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 151 ft 791 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.080000, 19.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 9,346 kilometers (5,807 miles / 5,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:28 in Cape Town, it's 09:28 in Kraków.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 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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