Oulu to Gothenburg flights
Gothenburg lies 1,081 km (672 mi) south-west of Oulu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Oulu | Gothenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Sweden |
| Population | 216,066 | 608,462 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Nearest large airport | OUL, 11 km out | GOT, 19 km out |
Clocks in Gothenburg are 1 h behind Oulu right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands only 1 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gothenburg
Crossing from Finland into Sweden: money changes from the Euro to the Krona (SEK); the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Oulu
Oulu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oulu Airport (OUL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,205 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM, 95 km).
Arriving in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,823-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Göteborg Landvetter Airport | GOT | 19 km (12 mi) | 10,823 ft | 506 ft |
| Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (regional) | THN | 71 km (44 mi) | 5,610 ft | 137 ft |
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Staying in Gothenburg
Our booking partner lists 279 places to stay in Gothenburg. Of the 150 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (58), and 5 are five-star. Across 104 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 335,157 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gothenburg from Oulu?
1,081 km (672 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Oulu.
How long does it take to get from Oulu to Gothenburg by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oulu and Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Helsinki).
Which airports are used for Oulu to Gothenburg flights?
Typically Oulu Airport (OUL) to Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT); Gothenburg also has THN.
What currency do I need in Gothenburg?
The Krona (SEK).
Where can I stay in Gothenburg?
Our booking partner lists 279 places to stay in Gothenburg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.