KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,365 km
5,819 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
9,365 km
5,819 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

KRK PLZ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code KRK PLZ
ICAO Code EPKK FAPE
City Kraków Port Elizabeth
Country Poland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 791 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Kraków (KRK) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 9,365 kilometers (5,819 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 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 01:08 in Kraków, it's 02:08 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 356° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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