IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,199 km
745 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
1,199 km
745 mi / 648 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
328°
north northwest

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IST KRK
Airport Name Istanbul Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code IST KRK
ICAO Code LTFM EPKK
City Istanbul Kraków
Country Turkey Poland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 325 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 50.080000, 19.780000

Istanbul (IST) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 1,199 kilometers (745 miles / 648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey 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 08:57 in Istanbul, it's 06:57 in Kraków.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 141° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) 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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