KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,948 km
5,560 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
8,948 km
5,560 mi / 4,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

KRK VIR
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code KRK VIR
ICAO Code EPKK FAVG
City Kraków Durban
Country Poland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 791 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Kraków (KRK) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 8,948 kilometers (5,560 miles / 4,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 South Africa. 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 05:33 in Kraków, it's 06:33 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 353° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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