HEL
Helsinki
Finland
2,080 km
1,292 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
2,080 km
1,292 mi / 1,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
228°
southwest

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HEL LYS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code HEL LYS
ICAO Code EFHK LFLL
City Helsinki Lyon
Country Finland France
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Paris
Elevation 179 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 45.730000, 5.090000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 2,080 kilometers (1,292 miles / 1,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:55 in Helsinki, it's 06:55 in Lyon.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 32° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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