JFK
New York
United States
6,154 km
3,824 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
6,154 km
3,824 mi / 3,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
56°
east northeast

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JFK LYS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code JFK LYS
ICAO Code KJFK LFLL
City New York Lyon
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 13 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 45.730000, 5.090000

New York (JFK) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 6,154 kilometers (3,824 miles / 3,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 20:28 in New York, it's 02:28 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 New York (JFK) 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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