KRK
Kraków
Poland
15,443 km
9,596 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
15,443 km
9,596 mi / 8,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
86°
east

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KRK PKE
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code KRK PKE
ICAO Code EPKK YPKS
City Kraków Parkes
Country Poland Australia
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Australia/Sydney
Elevation 791 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Kraków (KRK) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 15,443 kilometers (9,596 miles / 8,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in Kraków, it's 02:21 in Parkes. With a 10-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 Parkes (PKE) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 310° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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