KMG
Kunming
China
7,418 km
4,610 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
7,418 km
4,610 mi / 4,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KMG KRK
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code KMG KRK
ICAO Code ZPPP EPKK
City Kunming Kraków
Country China Poland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 6,217 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 50.080000, 19.780000

Kunming (KMG) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 7,418 kilometers (4,610 miles / 4,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 21:28 in Kunming, it's 14:28 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,426 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 78° (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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) 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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