KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,720 km
6,040 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
9,720 km
6,040 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK WJF
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code KRK WJF
ICAO Code EPKK KWJF
City Kraków Lancaster
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 791 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 34.740000, -118.220000

Kraków (KRK) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 9,720 kilometers (6,040 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 20:10 in Kraków, it's 11:10 in Lancaster. 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 1,560 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 25° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.