GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
7,282 km
4,525 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
7,282 km
4,525 mi / 3,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIU KRK
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code GIU KRK
ICAO Code VCCS EPKK
City Sigiriya Kraków
Country Sri Lanka Poland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 630 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 50.080000, 19.780000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 7,282 kilometers (4,525 miles / 3,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Sigiriya, it's 01:06 in Kraków. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 108° (east 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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU) 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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