ATL
Atlanta
United States
6,574 km
4,085 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
6,574 km
4,085 mi / 3,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL LYR
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code ATL LYR
ICAO Code KATL ENSB
City Atlanta Longyearbyen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 1,026 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 78.250000, 15.470000

Atlanta (ATL) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 6,574 kilometers (4,085 miles / 3,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Atlanta, it's 17:45 in Longyearbyen. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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