KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,461 km
5,879 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
9,461 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK WTR
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code KRK WTR
ICAO Code EPKK KE24
City Kraków Whiteriver
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Phoenix
Elevation 791 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 33.810000, -109.990000

Kraków (KRK) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 9,461 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 20:41 in Kraków, it's 12:41 in Whiteriver. With a 8-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 4,362 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 30° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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