LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
7,293 km
4,532 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,293 km
4,532 mi / 3,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LYR SAN
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LYR SAN
ICAO Code ENSB KSAN
City Longyearbyen San Diego
Country Norway United States
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 88 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 32.730000, -117.190000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 7,293 kilometers (4,532 miles / 3,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 19:12 in Longyearbyen, it's 10:12 in San Diego. With a 9-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 San Diego (SAN) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 9° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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