KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,452 km
5,873 miles
VGT
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,452 km
5,873 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK VGT
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport North Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code KRK VGT
ICAO Code EPKK KVGT
City Kraków Las Vegas
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 791 ft 2,205 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 36.210000, -115.190000

Kraków (KRK) to Las Vegas (VGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,452 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 07:10 in Kraków, it's 22:10 in Las Vegas. With a 9-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 1,414 feet between the two airports. North Las Vegas Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (VGT) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 27° (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 North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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