LAX
Los Angeles
United States
7,179 km
4,461 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
7,179 km
4,461 mi / 3,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

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LAX LYR
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code LAX LYR
ICAO Code KLAX ENSB
City Los Angeles Longyearbyen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 128 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 78.250000, 15.470000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 7,179 kilometers (4,461 miles / 3,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Los Angeles, it's 18:45 in Longyearbyen. With a 9-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 Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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