GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
7,216 km
4,484 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
7,216 km
4,484 mi / 3,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GAI KRK
Airport Name Montgomery County Airpark John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code GAI KRK
ICAO Code KGAI EPKK
City Gaithersburg Kraków
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 539 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 39.170000, -77.170000 50.080000, 19.780000

Gaithersburg (GAI) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 7,216 kilometers (4,484 miles / 3,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 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 02:56 in Gaithersburg, it's 08:56 in Kraków. With a 6-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 Gaithersburg (GAI) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) 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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