Longyearbyen to Murmansk flights
Murmansk lies 1,155 km (718 mi) south-east of Longyearbyen, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 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.
| Longyearbyen | Murmansk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Svalbard and Jan Mayen | Russia |
| Population | 2,368 | 295,374 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Arctic/Longyearbyen) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | LYR, 5 km out | MMK, 25 km out |
Clocks in Murmansk are 1 h ahead of Longyearbyen right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 3 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Murmansk
Crossing from Svalbard and Jan Mayen into Russia: money changes from the Krone to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Murmansk
Murmansk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport (MMK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport | MMK | 25 km (16 mi) | 8,202 ft | 266 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Murmansk from Longyearbyen?
1,155 km (718 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Longyearbyen.
How long does it take to get from Longyearbyen to Murmansk by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Longyearbyen and Murmansk?
Murmansk is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Arctic/Longyearbyen).
Which airports are used for Longyearbyen to Murmansk flights?
Typically Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport (MMK).
What currency do I need in Murmansk?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.