LYS
Lyon
France
4,355 km
2,706 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,355 km
2,706 mi / 2,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
108°
east southeast

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LYS RUH
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LYS RUH
ICAO Code LFLL OERK
City Lyon Riyadh
Country France Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 821 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lyon (LYS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,355 kilometers (2,706 miles / 2,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Lyon, it's 05:15 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,228 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 313° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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