KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,604 km
5,346 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
8,604 km
5,346 mi / 4,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRK TIW
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code KRK TIW
ICAO Code EPKK KTIW
City Kraków Tacoma
Country Poland United States
Timezone Europe/Warsaw America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 791 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 47.270000, -122.580000

Kraków (KRK) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 8,604 kilometers (5,346 miles / 4,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 United States. 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 04:17 in Kraków, it's 19:17 in Tacoma. 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.

The return flight from Tacoma (TIW) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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