KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,682 km
3,531 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
5,682 km
3,531 mi / 3,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI LYR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code KWI LYR
ICAO Code OKKK ENSB
City Kuwait City Longyearbyen
Country Kuwait Norway
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 206 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 78.250000, 15.470000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 5,682 kilometers (3,531 miles / 3,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Kuwait 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 19:54 in Kuwait City, it's 17:54 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 143° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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