Airport Comparison
Longyearbyen (LYR) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Norway with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Longyearbyen, it's 11:38 in Rionegro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,867 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Svalbard Airport Longyear. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.