KRK
Kraków
Poland
8,507 km
5,286 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
8,507 km
5,286 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KRK SWA
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code KRK SWA
ICAO Code EPKK ZGOW
City Kraków Shantou
Country Poland China
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 791 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 23.430000, 116.760000

Kraków (KRK) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 8,507 kilometers (5,286 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 China. 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 02:41 in Kraków, it's 09:41 in Shantou. 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 Shantou (SWA) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 319° (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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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