CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,487 km
5,274 miles
LYN
Lyon/Bron
France
Distance
8,487 km
5,274 mi / 4,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN LYN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Lyon-Bron Airport
IATA Code CUN LYN
ICAO Code MMUN LFLY
City Cancun Lyon/Bron
Country Mexico France
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Paris
Elevation 22 ft 659 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 45.730000, 4.940000

Cancun (CUN) to Lyon/Bron (LYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) in Lyon/Bron, France is 8,487 kilometers (5,274 miles / 4,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Mexico 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 08:34 in Cancun, it's 14:34 in Lyon/Bron. 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/Bron (LYN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 286° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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