JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,080 km
2,535 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
4,080 km
2,535 mi / 2,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
319°
northwest

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JED LYS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code JED LYS
ICAO Code OEJN LFLL
City Jeddah Lyon
Country Saudi Arabia France
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Paris
Elevation 48 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 45.730000, 5.090000

Jeddah (JED) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 4,080 kilometers (2,535 miles / 2,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Saudi Arabia with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:46 in Jeddah, it's 23:46 in Lyon.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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