ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,719 km
6,039 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
9,719 km
6,039 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
175°
south

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ARN SIS
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code ARN SIS
ICAO Code ESSA FASS
City Stockholm Sishen
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Stockholm (ARN) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 9,719 kilometers (6,039 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 12:15 in Stockholm, it's 13:15 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,711 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 357° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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