HEL
Helsinki
Finland
2,022 km
1,256 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
2,022 km
1,256 mi / 1,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
354°
north

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HEL LYR
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code HEL LYR
ICAO Code EFHK ENSB
City Helsinki Longyearbyen
Country Finland Norway
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 179 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 78.250000, 15.470000

Helsinki (HEL) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 2,022 kilometers (1,256 miles / 1,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Helsinki, it's 04:12 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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