KRK
Kraków
Poland
11,544 km
7,173 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
11,544 km
7,173 mi / 6,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
236°
southwest

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KRK RIG
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code KRK RIG
ICAO Code EPKK SJRG
City Kraków Rio Grande
Country Poland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 791 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Kraków (KRK) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 11,544 kilometers (7,173 miles / 6,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:52 in Kraków, it's 14:52 in Rio Grande. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 39° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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