Airport Comparison
| KRK | UAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
| IATA Code | KRK | UAQ |
| ICAO Code | EPKK | SANU |
| City | Kraków | San Juan |
| Country | Poland | Argentina |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
| Elevation | 791 ft | 1,958 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.080000, 19.780000 | -31.570000, -68.420000 |
Kraków (KRK) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 12,521 kilometers (7,780 miles / 6,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
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 15:12 in Kraków, it's 11:12 in San Juan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,167 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.
The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.