Airport Comparison
| KRK | SIW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport | Parapat Airport |
| IATA Code | KRK | SIW |
| ICAO Code | EPKK | WIMP |
| City | Kraków | Parapat-Sumatra Island |
| Country | Poland | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw | Asia/Jakarta |
| Elevation | 791 ft | 3,081 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.080000, 19.780000 | 2.670000, 98.930000 |
Kraków (KRK) to Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Parapat Airport (SIW) in Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 9,007 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 97°.
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 Indonesia. 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 17:59 in Kraków, it's 23:59 in Parapat-Sumatra Island. With a 6-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 2,290 feet between the two airports. Parapat Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.
The return flight from Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 320° (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 Parapat Airport (SIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.