ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
14,287 km
8,878 miles
MKY
Mackay
Australia
Distance
14,287 km
8,878 mi / 7,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN MKY
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Mackay Airport
IATA Code ARN MKY
ICAO Code ESSA YBMK
City Stockholm Mackay
Country Sweden Australia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 137 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -21.170000, 149.180000

Stockholm (ARN) to Mackay (MKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Mackay Airport (MKY) in Mackay, Australia is 14,287 kilometers (8,878 miles / 7,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Australia. 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 20:59 in Stockholm, it's 05:59 in Mackay. 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 Mackay (MKY) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Mackay Airport (MKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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