Distance From Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Viru Viru International Airport, LYR - VVI Distance

The distance from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is 7253 miles or 11673 kilometers or 6299 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Longyearbyen ( Norway ) to Santa Cruz ( Bolivia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Longyearbyen and Santa Cruz takes around 16 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear, Longyearbyen, Norway to Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 16 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LYR - VVI

Kilometers		11673 km
Statute Miles		7253 miles
Nautical Miles		6299 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 40 minutes

Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Viru Viru International Airport Flight Route Map - LYR to VVI Flight Path

Location of Svalbard Airport, Longyear & Viru Viru International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Longyearbyen to Santa Cruz nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Longyearbyen, Norway and Santa Cruz, Bolivia. .

Nonstop flight route between Longyearbyen, Norway and Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LYR - VVI

Time difference between Longyearbyen (Norway) and Santa Cruz (Bolivia) is 6 Hours.
Santa Cruz time is 6 Hours behind Longyearbyen.

Location	Local Time
Longyearbyen (Norway)	2026-04-29, 18:33:23 CEST
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-04-29, 12:33:23 -04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR / ENSB) Longyearbyen, Norway

Destination

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI / SLVR) Santa Cruz, Bolivia