KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,811 km
6,096 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
9,811 km
6,096 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK NJK
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code KRK NJK
ICAO Code EPKK KNJK
City Kraków El Centro
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 791 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 32.800000, -115.700000

Kraków (KRK) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 9,811 kilometers (6,096 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 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 13:22 in Kraków, it's 04:22 in El Centro. 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.

The return flight from El Centro (NJK) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 27° (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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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