Distance From Kraków John Paul II International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, KRK - JNB Distance

The distance from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5292 miles or 8516 kilometers or 4596 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kraków ( Poland ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kraków and Johannesburg takes around 12 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kraków John Paul II International Airport, Kraków, Poland to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 12 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KRK - JNB

Kilometers		8516 km
Statute Miles		5292 miles
Nautical Miles		4596 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 9 minutes

Kraków John Paul II International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - KRK to JNB Flight Path

Location of Kraków John Paul II International Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kraków, Poland and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KRK - JNB

Time difference between Kraków (Poland) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours ahead of Kraków.

Location	Local Time
Kraków (Poland)	2025-12-18, 05:00:15 CET
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-18, 06:00:15 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK / EPKK) Kraków, Poland

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa