ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,934 km
6,173 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
9,934 km
6,173 mi / 5,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
180°
south

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ARN SBU
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code ARN SBU
ICAO Code ESSA FASB
City Stockholm Springbok
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Stockholm (ARN) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 9,934 kilometers (6,173 miles / 5,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 02:06 in Stockholm, it's 03:06 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,553 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 360° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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