KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,426 km
5,236 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,426 km
5,236 mi / 4,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK YVR
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KRK YVR
ICAO Code EPKK CYVR
City Kraków Richmond
Country Poland Canada
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Vancouver
Elevation 791 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kraków (KRK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,426 kilometers (5,236 miles / 4,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Canada. 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 08:06 in Kraków, it's 23:06 in Richmond. 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 24° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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