ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
7,711 km
4,791 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
7,711 km
4,791 mi / 4,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN MMQ
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code ARN MMQ
ICAO Code ESSA FLBA
City Stockholm Mbala
Country Sweden Zambia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 137 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Stockholm (ARN) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 7,711 kilometers (4,791 miles / 4,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Zambia. 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 14:10 in Stockholm, it's 15:10 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,317 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) 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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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