KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,592 km
5,960 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
9,592 km
5,960 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK RHV
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code KRK RHV
ICAO Code EPKK KRHV
City Kraków San Jose
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 791 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 37.330000, -121.820000

Kraków (KRK) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 9,592 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Kraków, it's 08:00 in San Jose. With a 9-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 San Jose (RHV) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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