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How long is the flight from Longyearbyen to New York?

LYRLongyearbyen
JFKNew York
Flight Time
6 h 43 min
Distance
5,592km

3,475 miles

Departure
11:52
Arrival
12:35
From

LYRLongyearbyen

Svalbard Airport Longyear

Departure 11:52 · Arctic/Longyearbyen

To

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Arrival 12:35 · America/New_York

Route Details

The flight from Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York covers a distance of approximately 5,592 kilometers (3,475 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 6 h 43 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Arrival Time Zone
America/New_York

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Longyearbyen to New York?

A direct flight from Longyearbyen to New York takes around 6 h 43 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Longyearbyen to New York?

The distance from Longyearbyen to New York is about 5,592 kilometers (3,475 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Longyearbyen to New York?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 6 h 43 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from New York to Longyearbyen.