CAN
Guangzhou
China
7,639 km
4,747 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
7,639 km
4,747 mi / 4,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN LYR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code CAN LYR
ICAO Code ZGGG ENSB
City Guangzhou Longyearbyen
Country China Norway
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 50 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 78.250000, 15.470000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 7,639 kilometers (4,747 miles / 4,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 China 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 07:55 in Guangzhou, it's 00:55 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 Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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