The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 9,473 kilometers (5,886 miles / 5,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 16:02 in Kraków, it's 09:02 in Van Horn. With a 7-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 3,166 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 32° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.