KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,642 km
5,370 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
8,642 km
5,370 mi / 4,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
44°
northeast

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KRK SDJ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code KRK SDJ
ICAO Code EPKK RJSS
City Kraków Sendai
Country Poland Japan
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 791 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 38.140000, 140.920000

Kraków (KRK) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 8,642 kilometers (5,370 miles / 4,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Japan. 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 18:33 in Kraków, it's 02:33 in Sendai. 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 Sendai (SDJ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 326° (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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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