KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,058 km
5,628 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,058 km
5,628 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK LVS
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code KRK LVS
ICAO Code EPKK KLVS
City Kraków Las Vegas
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Denver
Elevation 791 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 35.650000, -105.140000

Kraków (KRK) to Las Vegas (LVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,058 kilometers (5,628 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 20:49 in Kraków, it's 12:49 in Las Vegas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,086 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Municipal Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LVS) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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