ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,779 km
6,077 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
9,779 km
6,077 mi / 5,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
172°
south

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ARN WEL
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code ARN WEL
ICAO Code ESSA FAWM
City Stockholm Welkom
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 137 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Stockholm (ARN) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 9,779 kilometers (6,077 miles / 5,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 21:38 in Stockholm, it's 22:38 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,262 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 356° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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