AMM
Amman
Jordan
3,072 km
1,909 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
3,072 km
1,909 mi / 1,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Amman
Heading
309°
northwest

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AMM LYS
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code AMM LYS
ICAO Code OJAI LFLL
City Amman Lyon
Country Jordan France
Timezone Asia/Amman Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,395 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 45.730000, 5.090000

Amman (AMM) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 3,072 kilometers (1,909 miles / 1,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Amman, it's 02:28 in Lyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,574 feet between the two airports. Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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