KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
10,301 km
6,401 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
10,301 km
6,401 mi / 5,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
316°
northwest

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KUL LYS
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code KUL LYS
ICAO Code WMKK LFLL
City Kuala Lumpur Lyon
Country Malaysia France
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Paris
Elevation 69 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 45.730000, 5.090000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 10,301 kilometers (6,401 miles / 5,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia 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 13:51 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:51 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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