KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,429 km
5,237 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
8,429 km
5,237 mi / 4,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
42°
northeast

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KRK MSJ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code KRK MSJ
ICAO Code EPKK RJSM
City Kraków Misawa
Country Poland Japan
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 791 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 40.700000, 141.370000

Kraków (KRK) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 8,429 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Japan. 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 09:16 in Kraków, it's 17:16 in Misawa. With a 8-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 Misawa (MSJ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 326° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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