The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 9,630 kilometers (5,984 miles / 5,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Curitiba, it's 06:03 in Lyon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,167 feet between the two airports. Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.