LHR
London
United Kingdom
757 km
470 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
757 km
470 mi / 409 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
145°
southeast

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LHR LYS
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code LHR LYS
ICAO Code EGLL LFLL
City London Lyon
Country United Kingdom France
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Paris
Elevation 83 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 45.730000, 5.090000

London (LHR) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 757 kilometers (470 miles / 409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 06:00 in London, it's 07:00 in Lyon.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 329° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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