LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
6,136 km
3,813 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,136 km
3,813 mi / 3,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LYR RUH
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LYR RUH
ICAO Code ENSB OERK
City Longyearbyen Riyadh
Country Norway Saudi Arabia
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 88 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 24.960000, 46.700000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,136 kilometers (3,813 miles / 3,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 18:51 in Longyearbyen, it's 20:51 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,961 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Svalbard Airport Longyear.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 353° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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