The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 11,636 kilometers (7,230 miles / 6,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Johannesburg, it's 21:59 in Longyearbyen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,470 feet between the two airports. Svalbard Airport Longyear sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 168° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.