Beijing to Longyearbyen flights
Longyearbyen lies 5,917 km (3,677 mi) north of Beijing, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Beijing | Longyearbyen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
| Population | 19 million | 2,368 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Arctic/Longyearbyen) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | LYR, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 9170–9171 |
Clocks in Longyearbyen are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 8 h 20 min journey lands only 2 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Longyearbyen
Crossing from China into Svalbard and Jan Mayen: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Krone (NOK); the dialling code becomes +47.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,608 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svalbard Airport, Longyear (regional) | LYR | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,608 ft | 88 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 5,917 km (3,677 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Longyearbyen from Beijing?
5,917 km (3,677 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Longyearbyen by air?
About 8 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen is 6 h behind at the moment (Arctic/Longyearbyen against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Longyearbyen flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR).
What currency do I need in Longyearbyen?
The Krone (NOK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.