ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
10,347 km
6,429 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
10,347 km
6,429 mi / 5,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ARN ELS
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code ARN ELS
ICAO Code ESSA FAEL
City Stockholm East London
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Stockholm (ARN) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 10,347 kilometers (6,429 miles / 5,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Stockholm, it's 11:20 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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