ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,722 km
7,905 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,722 km
7,905 mi / 6,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN LAE
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code ARN LAE
ICAO Code ESSA AYNZ
City Stockholm Nadzab
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Stockholm (ARN) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 12,722 kilometers (7,905 miles / 6,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:43 in Stockholm, it's 22:43 in Nadzab. 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 Nadzab (LAE) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 334° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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