ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,597 km
5,963 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,597 km
5,963 mi / 5,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
171°
south

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ARN QRA
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code ARN QRA
ICAO Code ESSA FAGM
City Stockholm Johannesburg
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Stockholm (ARN) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,597 kilometers (5,963 miles / 5,182 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 05:40 in Stockholm, it's 06:40 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,346 feet between the two airports. Rand 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 (QRA) 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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