KRK
Kraków
Poland
1,260 km
783 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,260 km
783 mi / 681 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KRK SAW
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code KRK SAW
ICAO Code EPKK LTFJ
City Kraków Istanbul
Country Poland Turkey
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 791 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 40.900000, 29.310000

Kraków (KRK) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,260 kilometers (783 miles / 681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Poland with Turkey. 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 11:12 in Kraków, it's 13:12 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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