The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 13,262 kilometers (8,241 miles / 7,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:23 in Hoskins, it's 17:23 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 Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.