The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 12,800 kilometers (7,954 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:17 in Stockholm, it's 23:17 in Wau. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,463 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.