IAH
Houston
United States
8,409 km
5,225 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
8,409 km
5,225 mi / 4,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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IAH LYS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code IAH LYS
ICAO Code KIAH LFLL
City Houston Lyon
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 96 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 45.730000, 5.090000

Houston (IAH) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 8,409 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 12:35 in Houston, it's 19:35 in Lyon. With a 7-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 298° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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