FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
7,300 km
4,536 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
7,300 km
4,536 mi / 3,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL LYR
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code FLL LYR
ICAO Code KFLL ENSB
City Fort Lauderdale Longyearbyen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 65 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 78.250000, 15.470000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 7,300 kilometers (4,536 miles / 3,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 05:23 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 11:23 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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 281° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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