HIJ
Hiroshima
Japan
8,557 km
5,317 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
8,557 km
5,317 mi / 4,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HIJ KRK
Airport Name Hiroshima Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code HIJ KRK
ICAO Code RJOA EPKK
City Hiroshima Kraków
Country Japan Poland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 1,088 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 34.440000, 132.920000 50.080000, 19.780000

Hiroshima (HIJ) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 8,557 kilometers (5,317 miles / 4,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Japan with Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:24 in Hiroshima, it's 08:24 in Kraków. With a 8-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 Kraków (KRK) to Hiroshima (HIJ) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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