CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,410 km
3,361 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
5,410 km
3,361 mi / 2,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CAI LYR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code CAI LYR
ICAO Code HECA ENSB
City Cairo Longyearbyen
Country Egypt Norway
Timezone Africa/Cairo Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 382 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 78.250000, 15.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 5,410 kilometers (3,361 miles / 2,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Cairo, it's 15:06 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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