AUS
Austin
United States
7,224 km
4,489 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
7,224 km
4,489 mi / 3,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
12°
north northeast

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AUS LYR
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code AUS LYR
ICAO Code KAUS ENSB
City Austin Longyearbyen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Chicago Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 542 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 78.250000, 15.470000

Austin (AUS) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 7,224 kilometers (4,489 miles / 3,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 07:31 in Austin, it's 14:31 in Longyearbyen. With a 7-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 Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 299° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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