EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
1,280 km
795 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
1,280 km
795 mi / 691 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
149°
south southeast

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EDI LYS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code EDI LYS
ICAO Code EGPH LFLL
City Edinburgh Lyon
Country United Kingdom France
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Paris
Elevation 135 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 45.730000, 5.090000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 1,280 kilometers (795 miles / 691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Edinburgh, it's 01:25 in Lyon.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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