KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,010 km
4,977 miles
RUG
Rugao
China
Distance
8,010 km
4,977 mi / 4,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
61°
east northeast

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KRK RUG
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Rugao Air Base
IATA Code KRK RUG
ICAO Code EPKK ZSRG
City Kraków Rugao
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 791 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 32.260000, 120.500000

Kraków (KRK) to Rugao (RUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Rugao Air Base (RUG) in Rugao, China is 8,010 kilometers (4,977 miles / 4,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Poland with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:25 in Kraków, it's 17:25 in Rugao. With a 7-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 Rugao (RUG) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 318° (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 Rugao Air Base (RUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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