CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,662 km
5,382 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
8,662 km
5,382 mi / 4,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB LYR
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code CMB LYR
ICAO Code VCBI ENSB
City Colombo Longyearbyen
Country Sri Lanka Norway
Timezone Asia/Colombo Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 30 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 78.250000, 15.470000

Colombo (CMB) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 8,662 kilometers (5,382 miles / 4,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 22:05 in Colombo, it's 17:35 in Longyearbyen. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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