DCA
Washington
United States
6,497 km
4,037 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
6,497 km
4,037 mi / 3,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

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DCA LYS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code DCA LYS
ICAO Code KDCA LFLL
City Washington Lyon
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 14 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 45.730000, 5.090000

Washington (DCA) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 6,497 kilometers (4,037 miles / 3,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 01:08 in Washington, it's 07:08 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 Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 295° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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