LYS
Lyon
France
912 km
567 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
912 km
567 mi / 493 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Paris
Heading
233°
southwest

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LYS MAD
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LYS MAD
ICAO Code LFLL LEMD
City Lyon Madrid
Country France Spain
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Madrid
Elevation 821 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 40.490000, -3.570000

Lyon (LYS) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 912 kilometers (567 miles / 493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 France with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Lyon, it's 07:27 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,180 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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