The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 12,479 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 South Africa 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 19:50 in Cape Town, it's 18:50 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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