KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,727 km
5,423 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
8,727 km
5,423 mi / 4,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

KRK VYD
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code KRK VYD
ICAO Code EPKK FAVY
City Kraków Vryheid
Country Poland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 791 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Kraków (KRK) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 8,727 kilometers (5,423 miles / 4,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 16:43 in Kraków, it's 17:43 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,008 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 353° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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