ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,931 km
5,549 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
8,931 km
5,549 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
323°
northwest

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ARN SEE
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code ARN SEE
ICAO Code ESSA KSEE
City Stockholm San Diego/El Cajon
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 137 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 32.830000, -116.970000

Stockholm (ARN) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 8,931 kilometers (5,549 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 00:38 in Stockholm, it's 15:38 in San Diego/El Cajon. 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 San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 21° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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