ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,552 km
5,935 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
9,552 km
5,935 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
171°
south

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ARN WKF
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code ARN WKF
ICAO Code ESSA FAWK
City Stockholm Pretoria
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Stockholm (ARN) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 9,552 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 20:36 in Stockholm, it's 21:36 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,803 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 355° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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