Airport Comparison
| BSB | LYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport | Svalbard Airport Longyear |
| IATA Code | BSB | LYR |
| ICAO Code | SBBR | ENSB |
| City | Brasilia | Longyearbyen |
| Country | Brazil | Norway |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Arctic/Longyearbyen |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 88 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.870000, -47.920000 | 78.250000, 15.470000 |
Brasilia (BSB) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 11,161 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 11°.
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 Brazil with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Brasilia, it's 19:47 in Longyearbyen. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,409 feet between the two airports. Svalbard Airport Longyear sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.
The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.