The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 8,931 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:44 in Kraków, it's 18:44 in Lake Charles. 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.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 37° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.