KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,327 km
5,174 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
8,327 km
5,174 mi / 4,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
67°
east northeast

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KRK SQJ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code KRK SQJ
ICAO Code EPKK ZSSM
City Kraków Sanming
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 791 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 26.430000, 117.840000

Kraków (KRK) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 8,327 kilometers (5,174 miles / 4,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 China. 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 19:06 in Kraków, it's 02:06 in Sanming. With a 7-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 Sanming (SQJ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 319° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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