ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
12,887 km
8,007 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,887 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN GRL
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code ARN GRL
ICAO Code ESSA AYGG
City Stockholm Au
Country Sweden Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 137 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Stockholm (ARN) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 12,887 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Stockholm, it's 02:51 in Au. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,402 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 334° (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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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