KRK
Kraków
Poland
6,113 km
3,799 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
6,113 km
3,799 mi / 3,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KRK SHY
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code KRK SHY
ICAO Code EPKK HTSY
City Kraków Shinyanga
Country Poland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 791 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Kraków (KRK) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 6,113 kilometers (3,799 miles / 3,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:30 in Kraków, it's 21:30 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,009 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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