KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,915 km
5,539 miles
MTJ
Montrose
United States
Distance
8,915 km
5,539 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK MTJ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Montrose Regional Airport
IATA Code KRK MTJ
ICAO Code EPKK KMTJ
City Kraków Montrose
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Denver
Elevation 791 ft 5,759 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 38.510000, -107.890000

Kraków (KRK) to Montrose (MTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) in Montrose, United States is 8,915 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 14:39 in Kraków, it's 06:39 in Montrose. 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 4,968 feet between the two airports. Montrose Regional 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 Montrose (MTJ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 31° (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 Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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