Transit Desk

Crossing brief

How far is it from United Kingdom to Sweden?

Distance
It is about 1,433 km (890 mi) from United Kingdom to Sweden as the crow flies — roughly 2 h 25 min by non-stop flight.

London to Stockholm

United Kingdom Sweden
Distance
1,433 km
In miles
890 mi
Flight time
2 h 25 min
Time change
1 h east

Distance is the great-circle distance between the capitals (London and Stockholm); flight time is an estimate for a non-stop route at cruising speed. Real schedules vary with routing, winds and connections.

This is a short-haul route: among the 59 countries we cover, Sweden is the #13 closest to United Kingdom, making it one of the closer destinations.

Crossing from United Kingdom to Sweden

The practical differences you will notice on this specific trip.

Time on arrivalYou fly east and lose 1 h. On arrival your body clock reads 1 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.
PowerPack a plug adapter — Sweden uses Type C/F sockets your United Kingdom plugs do not fit. Voltage is the same (230V).
Money1 GBP = 12.931 SEK — exchange Pound Sterling for Swedish Krona before or on arrival.

Common questions

How far is United Kingdom from Sweden?

About 1,433 km (890 miles) in a straight line between the two capitals.

How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Sweden?

A non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 25 min, though actual times depend on the exact airports and routing.

Will I be jet-lagged flying to Sweden?

You fly east and lose 1 h. On arrival your body clock reads 1 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.

Updated July 2, 2026