EWR
Newark
United States
5,589 km
3,473 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
5,589 km
3,473 mi / 3,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
15°
north northeast

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EWR LYR
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code EWR LYR
ICAO Code KEWR ENSB
City Newark Longyearbyen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 17 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 78.250000, 15.470000

Newark (EWR) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 5,589 kilometers (3,473 miles / 3,018 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 15:13 in Newark, it's 21:13 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 Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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