KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,478 km
5,268 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
8,478 km
5,268 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK MEI
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Key Field
IATA Code KRK MEI
ICAO Code EPKK KMEI
City Kraków Meridian
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Chicago
Elevation 791 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 32.330000, -88.750000

Kraków (KRK) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 8,478 kilometers (5,268 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 23:54 in Kraków, it's 16:54 in Meridian. 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 Meridian (MEI) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 39° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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