KRK
Kraków
Poland
10,131 km
6,295 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,131 km
6,295 mi / 5,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK SYQ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code KRK SYQ
ICAO Code EPKK MRPV
City Kraków San Jose
Country Poland Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 791 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 9.960000, -84.140000

Kraków (KRK) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,131 kilometers (6,295 miles / 5,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 13:08 in Kraków, it's 06:08 in San Jose. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,496 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) 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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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