ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,585 km
5,956 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,585 km
5,956 mi / 5,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
171°
south

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ARN JNB
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ARN JNB
ICAO Code ESSA FAOR
City Stockholm Johannesburg
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Stockholm (ARN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,585 kilometers (5,956 miles / 5,176 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 20:57 in Stockholm, it's 20:57 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,421 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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