KRK
Kraków
Poland
7,136 km
4,434 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,136 km
4,434 mi / 3,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
58°
east northeast

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KRK PEK
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KRK PEK
ICAO Code EPKK ZBAA
City Kraków Beijing
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 791 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kraków (KRK) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,136 kilometers (4,434 miles / 3,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:23 in Kraków, it's 16:23 in Beijing. 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 Beijing (PEK) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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