KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,686 km
5,397 miles
QGU
Gifu
Japan
Distance
8,686 km
5,397 mi / 4,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
48°
northeast

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KRK QGU
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Gifu Airport
IATA Code KRK QGU
ICAO Code EPKK RJNG
City Kraków Gifu
Country Poland Japan
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 791 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 35.390000, 136.870000

Kraków (KRK) to Gifu (QGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Gifu Airport (QGU) in Gifu, Japan is 8,686 kilometers (5,397 miles / 4,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Kraków, it's 14:24 in Gifu. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gifu (QGU) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 324° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Gifu Airport (QGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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