The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 9,119 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 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 16:08 in Kraków, it's 17:08 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,609 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 354° (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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.