LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
6,148 km
3,820 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
6,148 km
3,820 mi / 3,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LYR STL
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LYR STL
ICAO Code ENSB KSTL
City Longyearbyen St Louis
Country Norway United States
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen America/Chicago
Elevation 88 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 38.750000, -90.370000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 6,148 kilometers (3,820 miles / 3,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 18:10 in Longyearbyen, it's 11:10 in St Louis. 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 St Louis (STL) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 14° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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