KRK
Kraków
Poland
11,147 km
6,927 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
11,147 km
6,927 mi / 6,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KRK MDY
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code KRK MDY
ICAO Code EPKK PMDY
City Kraków Midway Atoll
Country Poland UM
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Pacific/Midway
Elevation 791 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 28.200000, -177.380000

Kraków (KRK) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 11,147 kilometers (6,927 miles / 6,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:17 in Kraków, it's 02:17 in Midway Atoll. With a 12-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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