FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
543 km
337 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
543 km
337 mi / 293 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
210°
south southwest

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FRA LYS
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code FRA LYS
ICAO Code EDDF LFLL
City Frankfurt am Main Lyon
Country Germany France
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Paris
Elevation 364 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 45.730000, 5.090000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 543 kilometers (337 miles / 293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Germany with France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:44 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 01:44 in Lyon.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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