ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,692 km
7,887 miles
ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
Distance
12,692 km
7,887 mi / 6,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
72°
east northeast

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ARN ELC
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Elcho Island Airport
IATA Code ARN ELC
ICAO Code ESSA YELD
City Stockholm Elcho Island
Country Sweden Australia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Australia/Darwin
Elevation 137 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -12.020000, 135.570000

Stockholm (ARN) to Elcho Island (ELC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia is 12,692 kilometers (7,887 miles / 6,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:36 in Stockholm, it's 05:06 in Elcho Island. With a 8.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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