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Stockholm → Los Angeles Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Stockholm (ARN) to Los Angeles (LAX) covers about 8,863 km (≈ 5,507 mi) and takes roughly 11h 1m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -9 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteARN → LAX
Distance8,863 km · 5,507 mi
Estimated flight time11h 1m
Time differenceUTC-9

Stockholm → Los Angeles Flight Duration & Distance

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ARNStockholm Arlanda AirportLAXLos Angeles International Airport
Estimated flight time
11h 1m
Route
8,863 kmARNStockholmLAXLos Angeles
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
8,863 km
5,507 mi
Time difference from Stockholm
−9h
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Enter your Los Angeles trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Los Angeles-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between ARN (Stockholm) and LAX (Los Angeles) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 11h 1m over 8,863 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Stockholm (UTC+1) vs Los Angeles (UTC-8).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles?

About 11h 1m — an estimate for 8,863 km at 850 km/h.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Stockholm to Los Angeles?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Los Angeles to Stockholm?

About the same 11h 1m (8,863 km), across a 9-hour time change — allow recovery time after landing.

How is the Stockholm–Los Angeles flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Stockholm and Los Angeles?

Roughly 8,863 km (5,507 mi) great-circle between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Stockholm to Los Angeles?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Gothenburg (GOT) at 13h 32m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Stockholm and Los Angeles?

Via Gothenburg (GOT): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 13h 32m — longer than the nonstop.

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