KRK
Kraków
Poland
6,479 km
4,026 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
6,479 km
4,026 mi / 3,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KRK XNN
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code KRK XNN
ICAO Code EPKK ZLXN
City Kraków Xining
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 791 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 36.530000, 102.040000

Kraków (KRK) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 6,479 kilometers (4,026 miles / 3,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 China. 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 06:23 in Kraków, it's 13:23 in Xining. 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.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 312° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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