KRK
Kraków
Poland
5,250 km
3,262 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
5,250 km
3,262 mi / 2,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
70°
east northeast

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KRK SXJ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code KRK SXJ
ICAO Code EPKK ZWSS
City Kraków Shanshan
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 791 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 42.910000, 90.250000

Kraków (KRK) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 5,250 kilometers (3,262 miles / 2,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 05:47 in Kraków, it's 12:47 in Shanshan. 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 Shanshan (SXJ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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