ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,914 km
6,161 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
9,914 km
6,161 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN RCB
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code ARN RCB
ICAO Code ESSA FARB
City Stockholm Richards Bay
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Stockholm (ARN) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 9,914 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 South Africa. 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 22:52 in Stockholm, it's 23:52 in Richards Bay.

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

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