API
Apiay
Colombia
9,699 km
6,027 miles
ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
Distance
9,699 km
6,027 mi / 5,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

API ARN
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
IATA Code API ARN
ICAO Code SKAP ESSA
City Apiay Stockholm
Country Colombia Sweden
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 1,207 ft 137 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 59.650000, 17.920000

Apiay (API) to Stockholm (ARN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden is 9,699 kilometers (6,027 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Colombia with Sweden. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Apiay, it's 05:52 in Stockholm. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,070 feet between the two airports. Stockholm-Arlanda Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Stockholm (ARN) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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