ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
7,286 km
4,528 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
7,286 km
4,528 mi / 3,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN RCA
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code ARN RCA
ICAO Code ESSA KRCA
City Stockholm Rapid City
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Denver
Elevation 137 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 44.150000, -103.100000

Stockholm (ARN) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 7,286 kilometers (4,528 miles / 3,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 13:48 in Stockholm, it's 05:48 in Rapid City. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,139 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 28° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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