ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,072 km
7,501 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,072 km
7,501 mi / 6,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ARN VAI
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code ARN VAI
ICAO Code ESSA AYVN
City Stockholm N/A
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Stockholm (ARN) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,072 kilometers (7,501 miles / 6,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Stockholm, it's 05:37 in Vanimo Airport. 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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