LYR
Longyearbyen
Norway
3,436 km
2,135 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,436 km
2,135 mi / 1,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Heading
189°
south

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LYR ZRH
Airport Name Svalbard Airport Longyear Zurich Airport
IATA Code LYR ZRH
ICAO Code ENSB LSZH
City Longyearbyen Zurich
Country Norway Switzerland
Timezone Arctic/Longyearbyen Europe/Zurich
Elevation 88 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 78.250000, 15.470000 47.460000, 8.550000

Longyearbyen (LYR) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,436 kilometers (2,135 miles / 1,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:22 in Longyearbyen, it's 22:22 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,328 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Svalbard Airport Longyear.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Longyearbyen (LYR) follows a heading of 3° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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