Helsinki (Vantaa) to Balice
1h 53m The flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) covers 1,184 km (736 miles) and takes approximately 1h 53m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 198°, passing near 55.2° N, 22.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 09m | 2h 34m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 31m | 1h 56m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 19m | 1h 44m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 24m | 1h 49m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| HEL | KRK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Helsinki Vantaa Airport | Kraków John Paul II International Airport |
| City | Helsinki (Vantaa) | Balice |
| Country | Finland | Poland |
| ICAO | EFHK | EPKK |
| Coordinates | 60.3184, 24.9633 | 50.0777, 19.7848 |
| Elevation | 179 ft | 791 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Helsinki (Vantaa) to Balice?
A non-stop flight from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Balice (KRK) takes about 1h 53m. The great-circle distance is 1,184 km (736 miles, 639 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 198°.
How far is Helsinki (Vantaa) from Balice?
1,184 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 736 miles or 639 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between HEL and KRK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,184 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Helsinki (Vantaa)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.