HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
5,541 km
3,443 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
5,541 km
3,443 mi / 2,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HGS KRK
Airport Name Hastings Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code HGS KRK
ICAO Code GFHA EPKK
City Freetown Kraków
Country Sierra Leone Poland
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 60 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 50.080000, 19.780000

Freetown (HGS) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 5,541 kilometers (3,443 miles / 2,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in Freetown, it's 09:27 in Kraków.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hastings Airport (HGS) 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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