KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,524 km
5,297 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
8,524 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
45°
northeast

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KRK SDS
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code KRK SDS
ICAO Code EPKK RJSD
City Kraków N/A
Country Poland Japan
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 791 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 38.060000, 138.410000

Kraków (KRK) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 8,524 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 23:29 in Kraków, it's 07:29 in Sado Airport. 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 Sado Airport (SDS) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 325° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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