ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,568 km
7,809 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,568 km
7,809 mi / 6,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
51°
northeast

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ARN NIS
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code ARN NIS
ICAO Code ESSA AYSE
City Stockholm Simberi Island
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Stockholm (ARN) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 12,568 kilometers (7,809 miles / 6,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 12:29 in Stockholm, it's 21:29 in Simberi Island. 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 Simberi Island (NIS) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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