ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,127 km
5,050 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
8,127 km
5,050 mi / 4,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Accra
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ACC LYR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code ACC LYR
ICAO Code DGAA ENSB
City Accra Longyearbyen
Country Ghana Norway
Timezone Africa/Accra Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 205 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 78.250000, 15.470000

Accra (ACC) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 8,127 kilometers (5,050 miles / 4,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Ghana with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Accra, it's 16:03 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 196° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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