EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
7,686 km
4,776 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
7,686 km
4,776 mi / 4,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EKS KRK
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code EKS KRK
ICAO Code UHSK EPKK
City Shakhtersk Kraków
Country Russia Poland
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 50 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 50.080000, 19.780000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 7,686 kilometers (4,776 miles / 4,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Russia with Poland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Shakhtersk, it's 14:52 in Kraków. With a 9-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 Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 36° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) 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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