HKT
Phuket
Thailand
8,500 km
5,282 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
8,500 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HKT KRK
Airport Name Phuket International Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code HKT KRK
ICAO Code VTSP EPKK
City Phuket Kraków
Country Thailand Poland
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 82 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 50.080000, 19.780000

Phuket (HKT) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 8,500 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Thailand 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 23:40 in Phuket, it's 17:40 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 Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Phuket International Airport (HKT) 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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