LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
6,982 km
4,338 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
6,982 km
4,338 mi / 3,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LYR PVG
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LYR PVG
ICAO Code ENSB ZSPD
City Longyearbyen Shanghai
Country Norway China
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 88 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 31.140000, 121.810000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 6,982 kilometers (4,338 miles / 3,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Longyearbyen, it's 22:07 in Shanghai. 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 Shanghai (PVG) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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