The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa is 9,420 kilometers (5,853 miles / 5,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 12:17 in Stockholm, it's 13:17 in Hoedspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,606 feet between the two airports. Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 353° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.