Airport Comparison
| CIU | KRK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chippewa County International Airport | John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport |
| IATA Code | CIU | KRK |
| ICAO Code | KCIU | EPKK |
| City | Sault Ste Marie | Kraków |
| Country | United States | Poland |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Europe/Warsaw |
| Elevation | 799 ft | 791 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.250000, -84.470000 | 50.080000, 19.780000 |
Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 7,071 kilometers (4,394 miles / 3,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.
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 United States with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 16:45 in Kraków. With a 6-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 Kraków (KRK) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 312° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.