KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,304 km
5,160 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
8,304 km
5,160 mi / 4,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
184°
south

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KRK SZM
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code KRK SZM
ICAO Code EPKK FYSS
City Kraków N/A
Country Poland Namibia
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 791 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Kraków (KRK) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 8,304 kilometers (5,160 miles / 4,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Poland with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Kraków, it's 10:01 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,663 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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