ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
6,257 km
3,888 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
6,257 km
3,888 mi / 3,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN XNN
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code ARN XNN
ICAO Code ESSA ZLXN
City Stockholm Xining
Country Sweden China
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 137 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 36.530000, 102.040000

Stockholm (ARN) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 6,257 kilometers (3,888 miles / 3,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Stockholm, it's 18:58 in Xining. With a 7-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 Xining (XNN) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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