CYW
Celaya
Mexico
10,245 km
6,366 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
10,245 km
6,366 mi / 5,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CYW KRK
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code CYW KRK
ICAO Code MMCY EPKK
City Celaya Kraków
Country Mexico Poland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,709 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 50.080000, 19.780000

Celaya (CYW) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 10,245 kilometers (6,366 miles / 5,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Mexico 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 07:33 in Celaya, it's 14:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,918 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 306° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) 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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