The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 16,630 kilometers (10,334 miles / 8,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 France with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Lyon, it's 18:12 in Gold Coast. With a 8-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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.