ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,864 km
5,508 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,864 km
5,508 mi / 4,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN LAX
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code ARN LAX
ICAO Code ESSA KLAX
City Stockholm Los Angeles
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 137 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 33.940000, -118.410000

Stockholm (ARN) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,864 kilometers (5,508 miles / 4,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with United States. 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 10:43 in Stockholm, it's 01:43 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 21° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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