KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,649 km
5,374 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
8,649 km
5,374 mi / 4,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
177°
south

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KRK SIS
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code KRK SIS
ICAO Code EPKK FASS
City Kraków Sishen
Country Poland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 791 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Kraków (KRK) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 8,649 kilometers (5,374 miles / 4,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 South Africa. 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 12:44 in Kraków, it's 13:44 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,057 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 358° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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