ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,958 km
5,566 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,958 km
5,566 mi / 4,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN SDM
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code ARN SDM
ICAO Code ESSA KSDM
City Stockholm San Diego
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 137 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 32.570000, -116.980000

Stockholm (ARN) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 8,958 kilometers (5,566 miles / 4,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Stockholm, it's 11:04 in San Diego. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SDM) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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