ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
10,409 km
6,468 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,409 km
6,468 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

ARN CPT
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ARN CPT
ICAO Code ESSA FACT
City Stockholm Cape Town
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Stockholm (ARN) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,409 kilometers (6,468 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 08:03 in Stockholm, it's 09:03 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 360° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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