The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) in Longyearbyen, Norway is 12,240 kilometers (7,606 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:38 in Curitiba, it's 06:38 in Longyearbyen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,900 feet between the two airports. Svalbard Airport Longyear sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.