ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,849 km
5,499 miles
VBG
Lompoc
United States
Distance
8,849 km
5,499 mi / 4,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN VBG
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code ARN VBG
ICAO Code ESSA KVBG
City Stockholm Lompoc
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 137 ft 368 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 34.740000, -120.580000

Stockholm (ARN) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 8,849 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 13:42 in Stockholm, it's 04:42 in Lompoc. 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 Lompoc (VBG) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 20° (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 Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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