ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,611 km
5,972 miles
BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
Distance
9,611 km
5,972 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN BCL
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Barra del Colorado Airport
IATA Code ARN BCL
ICAO Code ESSA MRBC
City Stockholm Pococi
Country Sweden Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 137 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 10.770000, -83.590000

Stockholm (ARN) to Pococi (BCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica is 9,611 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 16:20 in Stockholm, it's 09:20 in Pococi. With a 7-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 Pococi (BCL) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 30° (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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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