# Distance from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE)

> 285 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 285 km / 177 mi / 154 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 143° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 325° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (France)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 00:49 in Lyon, it's 00:49 in Nice)
- **Elevation difference**: 809 ft (NCE is lower than LYS)

## Airports

### [Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lys-lyon-lyon-saint-exupery-airport/1ef266df-4a46-6edc-8245-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lyon, France
- ICAO: LFLL
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 45.730000, 5.090000
- Elevation: 821 ft

### [Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)](https://flightduration.online/airport/nce-nice-nice-cote-dazur-airport/1ef266df-4aa8-64f2-a0dd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nice, France
- ICAO: LFMN
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 43.660000, 7.220000
- Elevation: 12 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lys-lyon-lyon-saint-exupery-airport/1ef266df-4a46-6edc-8245-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)](https://flightduration.online/airport/nce-nice-nice-cote-dazur-airport/1ef266df-4aa8-64f2-a0dd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)