ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,561 km
5,941 miles
HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,561 km
5,941 mi / 5,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
171°
south

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ARN HLA
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Lanseria Airport
IATA Code ARN HLA
ICAO Code ESSA FALA
City Stockholm Johannesburg
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 4,517 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -25.940000, 27.930000

Stockholm (ARN) to Johannesburg (HLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,561 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 20:32 in Stockholm, it's 21:32 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,380 feet between the two airports. Lanseria Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Johannesburg (HLA) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 355° (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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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