ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,684 km
7,882 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,684 km
7,882 mi / 6,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN OPU
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code ARN OPU
ICAO Code ESSA AYBM
City Stockholm Balimo
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Stockholm (ARN) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 12,684 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 20:34 in Stockholm, it's 05:34 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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