KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,109 km
5,039 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,109 km
5,039 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KRK YEC
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code KRK YEC
ICAO Code EPKK RKTY
City Kraków N/A
Country Poland South Korea
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Seoul
Elevation 791 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 36.630000, 128.350000

Kraków (KRK) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 8,109 kilometers (5,039 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:50 in Kraków, it's 00:50 in Yecheon Airport. 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.

The return flight from Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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