The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 9,218 kilometers (5,728 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Colombia. 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 15:15 in Kraków, it's 09:15 in Riohacha. With a 6-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 Riohacha (RCH) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 40° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.