LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
5,753 km
3,575 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
5,753 km
3,575 mi / 3,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LYR SEA
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LYR SEA
ICAO Code ENSB KSEA
City Longyearbyen Seattle
Country Norway United States
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 88 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 47.450000, -122.310000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 5,753 kilometers (3,575 miles / 3,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 10:02 in Longyearbyen, it's 01:02 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 10° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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