ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
6,890 km
4,281 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
6,890 km
4,281 mi / 3,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN RFD
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code ARN RFD
ICAO Code ESSA KRFD
City Stockholm Chicago/Rockford
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Chicago
Elevation 137 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 42.200000, -89.100000

Stockholm (ARN) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 6,890 kilometers (4,281 miles / 3,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 14:01 in Stockholm, it's 07:01 in Chicago/Rockford. With a 7-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 Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 33° (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 Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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