ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,795 km
6,086 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
9,795 km
6,086 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
169°
south southeast

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ARN VYD
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code ARN VYD
ICAO Code ESSA FAVY
City Stockholm Vryheid
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Stockholm (ARN) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 9,795 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 17:16 in Stockholm, it's 18:16 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,662 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 354° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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