GID
Gitega
Burundi
6,028 km
3,745 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
6,028 km
3,745 mi / 3,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

GID KRK
Airport Name Gitega Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code GID KRK
ICAO Code HBBE EPKK
City Gitega Kraków
Country Burundi Poland
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,741 ft 791 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 50.080000, 19.780000

Gitega (GID) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 6,028 kilometers (3,745 miles / 3,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Burundi with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Gitega, it's 00:12 in Kraków.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,950 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gitega Airport (GID) 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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