The flight distance from Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) in Grants, United States to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 9,234 kilometers (5,738 miles / 4,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 16:27 in Grants, it's 00:27 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 5,746 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Grants-Milan Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Grants (GNT) follows a heading of 319° (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 Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.