Venezia (VE) to Balice
1h 21m The flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) covers 752 km (467 miles) and takes approximately 1h 21m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 45°, passing near 47.9° N, 15.9° 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 | 1h 22m | 1h 47m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 58m | 1h 23m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 50m | 1h 15m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 53m | 1h 18m |
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
| VCE | KRK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Venice Marco Polo Airport | Kraków John Paul II International Airport |
| City | Venezia (VE) | Balice |
| Country | Italy | Poland |
| ICAO | LIPZ | EPKK |
| Coordinates | 45.5053, 12.3519 | 50.0777, 19.7848 |
| Elevation | 7 ft | 791 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Venezia (VE) to Balice?
A non-stop flight from Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Balice (KRK) takes about 1h 21m. The great-circle distance is 752 km (467 miles, 406 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 45°.
How far is Venezia (VE) from Balice?
752 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 467 miles or 406 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 VCE and KRK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 752 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 Venezia (VE)
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.