KRK
Kraków
Poland
13,698 km
8,511 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
13,698 km
8,511 mi / 7,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KRK WCA
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code KRK WCA
ICAO Code EPKK SCST
City Kraków Castro
Country Poland Chile
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Santiago
Elevation 791 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Kraków (KRK) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 13,698 kilometers (8,511 miles / 7,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Chile. 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 19:00 in Kraków, it's 15:00 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 50° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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