LYS
Lyon
France
285 km
177 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
285 km
177 mi / 154 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Paris
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LYS NCE
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LYS NCE
ICAO Code LFLL LFMN
City Lyon Nice
Country France France
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Paris
Elevation 821 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 285 kilometers (177 miles / 154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within France. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 14:29 in Lyon, it's 14:29 in Nice.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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