LYS
Lyon
France
8,336 km
5,180 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,336 km
5,180 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LYS YVR
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LYS YVR
ICAO Code LFLL CYVR
City Lyon Richmond
Country France Canada
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Vancouver
Elevation 821 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 49.190000, -123.180000

Lyon (LYS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,336 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in Lyon, it's 01:23 in Richmond. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 35° (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 Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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