GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
3,582 km
2,226 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
3,582 km
2,226 mi / 1,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
north

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GVA LYR
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code GVA LYR
ICAO Code LSGG ENSB
City Geneva Longyearbyen
Country Switzerland Norway
Timezone Europe/Zurich Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 1,411 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 78.250000, 15.470000

Geneva (GVA) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 3,582 kilometers (2,226 miles / 1,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Switzerland with Norway. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Geneva, it's 23:55 in Longyearbyen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,323 feet between the two airports. Svalbard Airport Longyear sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 192° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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