ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
10,016 km
6,223 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
10,016 km
6,223 mi / 5,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

ARN NKU
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code ARN NKU
ICAO Code ESSA FXNK
City Stockholm Nkaus
Country Sweden Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Maseru
Elevation 137 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Stockholm (ARN) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 10,016 kilometers (6,223 miles / 5,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Lesotho. 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 01:45 in Stockholm, it's 02:45 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,484 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) 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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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