GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,349 km
5,809 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
9,349 km
5,809 mi / 5,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GCN KRK
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code GCN KRK
ICAO Code KGCN EPKK
City Grand Canyon Kraków
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 6,609 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 50.080000, 19.780000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 9,349 kilometers (5,809 miles / 5,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 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 16:20 in Grand Canyon, it's 00:20 in Kraków. 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 5,818 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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