KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,432 km
5,240 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
8,432 km
5,240 mi / 4,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KRK SYX
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code KRK SYX
ICAO Code EPKK ZJSY
City Kraków Sanya
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 791 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 18.300000, 109.410000

Kraków (KRK) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 8,432 kilometers (5,240 miles / 4,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 16:32 in Kraków, it's 23:32 in Sanya. 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 Sanya (SYX) 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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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