KKJ
Kitakyushu
Japan
8,503 km
5,283 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
8,503 km
5,283 mi / 4,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KKJ KRK
Airport Name Kitakyushu Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code KKJ KRK
ICAO Code RJFR EPKK
City Kitakyushu Kraków
Country Japan Poland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 21 ft 791 ft
Coordinates 33.850000, 131.030000 50.080000, 19.780000

Kitakyushu (KKJ) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) in Kitakyushu, Japan to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 8,503 kilometers (5,283 miles / 4,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 15:55 in Kitakyushu, it's 07:55 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 Kitakyushu (KKJ) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) 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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