KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,956 km
5,565 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
8,956 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK LWL
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code KRK LWL
ICAO Code EPKK KLWL
City Kraków Wells
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 791 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 41.120000, -114.920000

Kraków (KRK) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 8,956 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 09:49 in Kraków, it's 00:49 in Wells. With a 9-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 4,978 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field 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 Wells (LWL) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 28° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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