KRK
Kraków
Poland
9,972 km
6,196 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
9,972 km
6,196 mi / 5,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
87°
east

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KRK SBW
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code KRK SBW
ICAO Code EPKK WBGS
City Kraków Sibu
Country Poland Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Kuching
Elevation 791 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 2.260000, 111.980000

Kraków (KRK) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 9,972 kilometers (6,196 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Poland with Malaysia. 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 23:33 in Kraków, it's 06:33 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 320° (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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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