KIX
Osaka
Japan
6,889 km
4,281 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
6,889 km
4,281 mi / 3,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
348°
north northwest

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KIX LYR
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code KIX LYR
ICAO Code RJBB ENSB
City Osaka Longyearbyen
Country Japan Norway
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 26 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 78.250000, 15.470000

Osaka (KIX) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 6,889 kilometers (4,281 miles / 3,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Japan 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 00:14 in Osaka, it's 16:14 in Longyearbyen. With a 8-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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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