KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,459 km
5,256 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
8,459 km
5,256 mi / 4,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK WYS
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code KRK WYS
ICAO Code EPKK KWYS
City Kraków West Yellowstone
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Denver
Elevation 791 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 44.690000, -111.120000

Kraków (KRK) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 8,459 kilometers (5,256 miles / 4,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 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 13:10 in Kraków, it's 05:10 in West Yellowstone. 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 5,858 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) 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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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