HCA
Big Spring
United States
9,198 km
5,715 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
9,198 km
5,715 mi / 4,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HCA KRK
Airport Name Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code HCA KRK
ICAO Code KBPG EPKK
City Big Spring Kraków
Country United States Poland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 2,573 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 32.210000, -101.520000 50.080000, 19.780000

Big Spring (HCA) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 9,198 kilometers (5,715 miles / 4,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 20:53 in Big Spring, it's 03:53 in Kraków. With a 7-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 1,782 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Big Spring (HCA) follows a heading of 313° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) 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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