LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,000 km
4,971 miles
LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
Distance
8,000 km
4,971 mi / 4,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

LOS LYR
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Svalbard Airport Longyear
IATA Code LOS LYR
ICAO Code DNMM ENSB
City Lagos Longyearbyen
Country Nigeria Norway
Timezone Africa/Lagos Arctic/Longyearbyen
Elevation 135 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 78.250000, 15.470000

Lagos (LOS) to Longyearbyen (LYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 8,000 kilometers (4,971 miles / 4,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Nigeria 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 14:24 in Lagos, it's 14:24 in Longyearbyen.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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