ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,675 km
6,012 miles
GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
Distance
9,675 km
6,012 mi / 5,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
285°
west northwest

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ARN GPL
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Guapiles Airport
IATA Code ARN GPL
ICAO Code ESSA MRGP
City Stockholm Pococi
Country Sweden Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 137 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 10.220000, -83.800000

Stockholm (ARN) to Pococi (GPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica is 9,675 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 14:31 in Stockholm, it's 07:31 in Pococi. With a 7-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 Pococi (GPL) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 30° (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 Guapiles Airport (GPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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