HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,491 km
5,276 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
8,491 km
5,276 mi / 4,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

HLA KRK
Airport Name Lanseria Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code HLA KRK
ICAO Code FALA EPKK
City Johannesburg Kraków
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,517 ft 791 ft
Coordinates -25.940000, 27.930000 50.080000, 19.780000

Johannesburg (HLA) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 8,491 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 South Africa 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 18:28 in Johannesburg, it's 17:28 in Kraków.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,726 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Lanseria Airport.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Johannesburg (HLA) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lanseria Airport (HLA) 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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