ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,389 km
5,213 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
8,389 km
5,213 mi / 4,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN GLS
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code ARN GLS
ICAO Code ESSA KGLS
City Stockholm Galveston
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Chicago
Elevation 137 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 29.270000, -94.860000

Stockholm (ARN) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 8,389 kilometers (5,213 miles / 4,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 United States. 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 20:48 in Stockholm, it's 13:48 in Galveston. 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 Galveston (GLS) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 29° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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