Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) is 5328 miles or 8574 kilometers or 4627 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Kraków ( Poland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Kraków takes around 12 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, Japan to Kraków John Paul II International Airport, Kraków, Poland is 12 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KRK

Kilometers		8574 km
Statute Miles		5328 miles
Nautical Miles		4627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 14 minutes

Shirakawa Gliderport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport Flight Route Map - to KRK Flight Path

Location of Shirakawa Gliderport & Kraków John Paul II International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kumamoto to Kraków nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kumamoto, Japan and Kraków, Poland. .

Nonstop flight route between Kumamoto, Japan and Kraków, Poland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KRK

Time difference between Kumamoto (Japan) and Kraków (Poland) is 7 Hours.
Kraków time is 7 Hours behind Kumamoto.

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2026-09-17, 05:37:32 JST
Kraków (Poland)	2026-09-16, 22:37:32 CEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Shirakawa Gliderport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK / EPKK) Kraków, Poland