ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,812 km
5,476 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
8,812 km
5,476 mi / 4,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

ARN GFY
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code ARN GFY
ICAO Code ESSA FYGF
City Stockholm Grootfontein
Country Sweden Namibia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 137 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Stockholm (ARN) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 8,812 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Namibia. 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 23:11 in Stockholm, it's 00:11 in Grootfontein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,499 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

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

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