Airport Comparison
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.