# Distance from Geneva (GVA) to Lyon (LYS)

> 97 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 97 km / 60 mi / 52 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 235° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 54° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Switzerland) → France
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 06:11 in Geneva, it's 06:11 in Lyon)
- **Elevation difference**: 590 ft (LYS is lower than GVA)

## Airports

### [Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gva-geneva-geneva-cointrin-international-airport/1ef266df-572a-6d10-8497-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Geneva, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSGG
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 46.240000, 6.110000
- Elevation: 1,411 ft

### [Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lys-lyon-lyon-saint-exupery-airport/1ef266df-4a46-6edc-8245-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lyon, France
- ICAO: LFLL
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 45.730000, 5.090000
- Elevation: 821 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gva-geneva-geneva-cointrin-international-airport/1ef266df-572a-6d10-8497-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lys-lyon-lyon-saint-exupery-airport/1ef266df-4a46-6edc-8245-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)