KRK
Kraków
Poland
10,242 km
6,364 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,242 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK MEX
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KRK MEX
ICAO Code EPKK MMMX
City Kraków Mexico City
Country Poland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Mexico_City
Elevation 791 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kraków (KRK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,242 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in Kraków, it's 02:28 in Mexico City. 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 6,525 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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