CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,994 km
4,967 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
7,994 km
4,967 mi / 4,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN LYR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code CUN LYR
ICAO Code MMUN ENSB
City Cancun Longyearbyen
Country Mexico Norway
Timezone America/Cancun Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 22 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 78.250000, 15.470000

Cancun (CUN) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 7,994 kilometers (4,967 miles / 4,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Cancun, it's 10:35 in Longyearbyen. With a 6-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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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