ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,622 km
5,979 miles
ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
Distance
9,622 km
5,979 mi / 5,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN ILS
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Ilopango International Airport
IATA Code ARN ILS
ICAO Code ESSA MSSS
City Stockholm San Salvador
Country Sweden El Salvador
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/El_Salvador
Elevation 137 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 13.700000, -89.120000

Stockholm (ARN) to San Salvador (ILS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador is 9,622 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 El Salvador. 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 16:39 in Stockholm, it's 09:39 in San Salvador. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,884 feet between the two airports. Ilopango International Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ILS) 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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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