ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,659 km
7,866 miles
AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,659 km
7,866 mi / 6,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN AYU
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Aiyura Airport
IATA Code ARN AYU
ICAO Code ESSA AYAY
City Stockholm Aiyura Valley
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 5,355 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -6.340000, 145.900000

Stockholm (ARN) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea is 12,659 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 06:32 in Stockholm, it's 15:32 in Aiyura Valley. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,218 feet between the two airports. Aiyura Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Aiyura Valley (AYU) 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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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