ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,927 km
6,168 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
9,927 km
6,168 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
172°
south

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ARN TCU
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code ARN TCU
ICAO Code ESSA FATN
City Stockholm Homeward
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Stockholm (ARN) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 9,927 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 14:13 in Stockholm, it's 15:13 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,804 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 356° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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