The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 13,980 kilometers (8,687 miles / 7,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Brisbane, it's 19:08 in Longyearbyen. With a 9-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 Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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