ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,730 km
5,424 miles
BFL
Bakersfield
United States
Distance
8,730 km
5,424 mi / 4,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN BFL
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Meadows Field
IATA Code ARN BFL
ICAO Code ESSA KBFL
City Stockholm Bakersfield
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 137 ft 510 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 35.430000, -119.060000

Stockholm (ARN) to Bakersfield (BFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States is 8,730 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:57 in Stockholm, it's 01:57 in Bakersfield. With a 9-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 Bakersfield (BFL) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Meadows Field (BFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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