Airport Comparison
| KRK | QSC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport | Sao Carlos Airport |
| IATA Code | KRK | QSC |
| ICAO Code | EPKK | SDSC |
| City | Kraków | Sao Carlos |
| Country | Poland | Brazil |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 791 ft | 2,649 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.080000, 19.780000 | -21.880000, -47.900000 |
Kraków (KRK) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 10,388 kilometers (6,455 miles / 5,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.
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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Kraków, it's 17:01 in Sao Carlos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,858 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.
The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 36° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.