The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is 9,891 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:16 in Stockholm, it's 19:16 in Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 330° (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 Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.