LYS
Lyon
France
8,641 km
5,369 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
8,641 km
5,369 mi / 4,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LYS PDX
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code LYS PDX
ICAO Code LFLL KPDX
City Lyon Portland
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 821 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 45.590000, -122.600000

Lyon (LYS) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 8,641 kilometers (5,369 miles / 4,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Lyon, it's 12:26 in Portland. With a 9-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 Portland (PDX) to Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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