Airport Comparison
| DAR | LYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Svalbard Airport Longyear |
| IATA Code | DAR | LYR |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | ENSB |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Longyearbyen |
| Country | Tanzania | Norway |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Arctic/Longyearbyen |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 88 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 78.250000, 15.470000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 9,575 kilometers (5,950 miles / 5,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.
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 Tanzania 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 18:30 in Dar es Salaam, it's 16:30 in Longyearbyen.
The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 156° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.