KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,872 km
5,513 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
8,872 km
5,513 mi / 4,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

KRK SBU
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code KRK SBU
ICAO Code EPKK FASB
City Kraków Springbok
Country Poland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 791 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Kraków (KRK) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 8,872 kilometers (5,513 miles / 4,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Kraków, it's 03:02 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,899 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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