LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
2,995 km
1,861 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
2,995 km
1,861 mi / 1,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
201°
south southwest

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LYR STN
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear London Stansted Airport
IATA Code LYR STN
ICAO Code ENSB EGSS
City Longyearbyen London
Country Norway United Kingdom
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen Europe/London
Elevation 88 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 51.880000, 0.240000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 2,995 kilometers (1,861 miles / 1,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Norway with United Kingdom. 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 14:07 in London.

The return flight from London (STN) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 7° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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