KRK
Kraków
Poland
13,464 km
8,366 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,464 km
8,366 mi / 7,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KRK SIL
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code KRK SIL
ICAO Code EPKK AYSG
City Kraków Sila Mission
Country Poland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 791 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Kraków (KRK) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 13,464 kilometers (8,366 miles / 7,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Kraków, it's 05:12 in Sila Mission. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,439 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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