IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,154 km
2,581 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
4,154 km
2,581 mi / 2,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
356°
north

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IST LYR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code IST LYR
ICAO Code LTFM ENSB
City Istanbul Longyearbyen
Country Turkey Norway
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 325 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 78.250000, 15.470000

Istanbul (IST) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 4,154 kilometers (2,581 miles / 2,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Turkey with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Istanbul, it's 06:29 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 163° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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