DCA
Washington
United States
5,850 km
3,635 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
5,850 km
3,635 mi / 3,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA LYR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code DCA LYR
ICAO Code KDCA ENSB
City Washington Longyearbyen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 14 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 78.250000, 15.470000

Washington (DCA) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 5,850 kilometers (3,635 miles / 3,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 United States 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 13:39 in Washington, it's 19:39 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 Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 282° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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