The flight distance from Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 9,155 kilometers (5,689 miles / 4,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 United States 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 04:03 in Eagle Lake, it's 11:03 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 Eagle Lake (ELA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.