AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
2,916 km
1,812 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
2,916 km
1,812 mi / 1,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
north

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AMS LYR
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code AMS LYR
ICAO Code EHAM ENSB
City Amsterdam Longyearbyen
Country Netherlands Norway
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation -11 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 78.250000, 15.470000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 2,916 kilometers (1,812 miles / 1,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Norway. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Amsterdam, it's 19:06 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 195° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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