BNA
Nashville
United States
6,354 km
3,948 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
6,354 km
3,948 mi / 3,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA LYR
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code BNA LYR
ICAO Code KBNA ENSB
City Nashville Longyearbyen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Chicago Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 599 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 78.250000, 15.470000

Nashville (BNA) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 6,354 kilometers (3,948 miles / 3,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 12:06 in Nashville, it's 19:06 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 Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 290° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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