KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,149 km
5,063 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
8,149 km
5,063 mi / 4,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
55°
northeast

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KRK KWJ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code KRK KWJ
ICAO Code EPKK RKJJ
City Kraków Gwangju
Country Poland South Korea
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Seoul
Elevation 791 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 35.130000, 126.810000

Kraków (KRK) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 8,149 kilometers (5,063 miles / 4,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:48 in Kraków, it's 18:48 in Gwangju. With a 8-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 Gwangju (KWJ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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