ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,373 km
5,824 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
9,373 km
5,824 mi / 5,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
168°
south southeast

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ARN PHW
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code ARN PHW
ICAO Code ESSA FAPH
City Stockholm Phalaborwa
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Stockholm (ARN) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 9,373 kilometers (5,824 miles / 5,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 02:39 in Stockholm, it's 03:39 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,295 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 353° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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