EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
2,580 km
1,603 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
2,580 km
1,603 mi / 1,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
10°
north

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EDI LYR
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code EDI LYR
ICAO Code EGPH ENSB
City Edinburgh Longyearbyen
Country United Kingdom Norway
Timezone Europe/London Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 135 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 78.250000, 15.470000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 2,580 kilometers (1,603 miles / 1,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Norway. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Edinburgh, it's 23:50 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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