GOQ
Golmud
China
5,997 km
3,726 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
5,997 km
3,726 mi / 3,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GOQ KRK
Airport Name Golmud Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code GOQ KRK
ICAO Code ZLGM EPKK
City Golmud Kraków
Country China Poland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 0 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 50.080000, 19.780000

Golmud (GOQ) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 5,997 kilometers (3,726 miles / 3,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 China with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Golmud, it's 17:45 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 Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) 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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