BOS
Boston
United States
5,857 km
3,639 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
5,857 km
3,639 mi / 3,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BOS LYS
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code BOS LYS
ICAO Code KBOS LFLL
City Boston Lyon
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 19 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 45.730000, 5.090000

Boston (BOS) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 5,857 kilometers (3,639 miles / 3,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 United States with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:06 in Boston, it's 02:06 in Lyon. With a 6-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 Lyon (LYS) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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