KRK
Kraków
Poland
10,230 km
6,357 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
10,230 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK RIK
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code KRK RIK
ICAO Code EPKK MRCR
City Kraków Nicoya
Country Poland Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 791 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 9.870000, -85.480000

Kraków (KRK) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 10,230 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 05:04 in Kraków, it's 22:04 in Nicoya. 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.

The return flight from Nicoya (RIK) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 38° (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 Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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