KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,476 km
5,267 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
8,476 km
5,267 mi / 4,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

KRK NLP
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code KRK NLP
ICAO Code EPKK FANS
City Kraków Nelspruit
Country Poland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 791 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Kraków (KRK) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 8,476 kilometers (5,267 miles / 4,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:12 in Kraków, it's 00:12 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,084 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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