BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,412 km
5,227 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
8,412 km
5,227 mi / 4,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LYR
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code BKK LYR
ICAO Code VTBS ENSB
City Bangkok Longyearbyen
Country Thailand Norway
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 5 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 78.250000, 15.470000

Bangkok (BKK) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 8,412 kilometers (5,227 miles / 4,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Bangkok, it's 17:28 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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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