ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
6,999 km
4,349 miles
BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
Distance
6,999 km
4,349 mi / 3,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
167°
south southeast

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ARN BTQ
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Butare Airport
IATA Code ARN BTQ
ICAO Code ESSA HRYI
City Stockholm Butare
Country Sweden Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Kigali
Elevation 137 ft 5,801 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -2.600000, 29.740000

Stockholm (ARN) to Butare (BTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda is 6,999 kilometers (4,349 miles / 3,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with Rwanda. 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 04:22 in Stockholm, it's 05:22 in Butare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,664 feet between the two airports. Butare 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 Butare (BTQ) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 353° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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