LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
5,748 km
3,572 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
5,748 km
3,572 mi / 3,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LYR ORD
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LYR ORD
ICAO Code ENSB KORD
City Longyearbyen Chicago
Country Norway United States
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen America/Chicago
Elevation 88 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 41.980000, -87.910000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 5,748 kilometers (3,572 miles / 3,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:37 in Longyearbyen, it's 09:37 in Chicago. With a 7-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 Chicago (ORD) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 15° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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