KRK
Kraków
Poland
10,197 km
6,336 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,197 km
6,336 mi / 5,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
235°
southwest

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KRK SDU
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code KRK SDU
ICAO Code EPKK SBRJ
City Kraków Rio De Janeiro
Country Poland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 791 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Kraków (KRK) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,197 kilometers (6,336 miles / 5,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 04:18 in Kraków, it's 00:18 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 35° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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