Airport Comparison
| KRK | RGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport | Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport |
| IATA Code | KRK | RGL |
| ICAO Code | EPKK | SAWG |
| City | Kraków | Rio Gallegos |
| Country | Poland | Argentina |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
| Elevation | 791 ft | 61 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.080000, 19.780000 | -51.610000, -69.310000 |
Kraków (KRK) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 14,066 kilometers (8,740 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.
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 Argentina. 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 08:45 in Kraków, it's 04:45 in Rio Gallegos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 53° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.