KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,470 km
5,263 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
8,470 km
5,263 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK LYO
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code KRK LYO
ICAO Code EPKK KLYO
City Kraków Lyons
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Chicago
Elevation 791 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 38.300000, -98.200000

Kraków (KRK) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 8,470 kilometers (5,263 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 23:27 in Kraków, it's 16:27 in Lyons. 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 Lyons (LYO) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 36° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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