LGW
London
United Kingdom
717 km
446 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
717 km
446 mi / 387 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
145°
southeast

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LGW LYS
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code LGW LYS
ICAO Code EGKK LFLL
City London Lyon
Country United Kingdom France
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Paris
Elevation 202 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 45.730000, 5.090000

London (LGW) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 717 kilometers (446 miles / 387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in London, it's 06:45 in Lyon.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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