LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
4,286 km
2,663 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
4,286 km
2,663 mi / 2,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LYR MAD
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LYR MAD
ICAO Code ENSB LEMD
City Longyearbyen Madrid
Country Norway Spain
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen Europe/Madrid
Elevation 88 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 40.490000, -3.570000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 4,286 kilometers (2,663 miles / 2,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 Norway with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Longyearbyen, it's 20:22 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,913 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Svalbard Airport Longyear.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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