KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,418 km
5,852 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
9,418 km
5,852 mi / 5,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK SOW
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code KRK SOW
ICAO Code EPKK KSOW
City Kraków Show Low
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Phoenix
Elevation 791 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 34.270000, -110.010000

Kraków (KRK) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 9,418 kilometers (5,852 miles / 5,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 18:42 in Kraków, it's 10:42 in Show Low. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,625 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 30° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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