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Lyon → Al Baha Flight Time, Arrival &

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Al Baha (ABT) covers about 4,365 km (≈ 2,712 mi) and takes roughly 5h 43m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → ABT
Distance4,365 km · 2,712 mi
Estimated flight time5h 43m
Time differenceUTC+2

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LYSLyon Saint-Exupéry AirportABTAl Baha Domestic Airport
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Estimated flight time
5h 43m

Fastest one-stop via Cairo (CAI): 7h 48m incl. 90-min connection

Route
4,365 kmLYSLyonABTAl Baha
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
5h 43m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
4,365 km
2,712 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+2h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 2h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 2h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Lyon → Al Baha Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
17:43 · same day
10:00 → 17:43
local time: UTC+2

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0013:43
09:0016:43
12:0019:43
15:0022:43
18:0001:43 (+1d)lands after midnight
23:0006:43 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 LYS · 17:43 ABT

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
100%
day/night across the flight
10:00 LYS17:43 ABT
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
does not occur
Seat pick: to avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (LYS)destination clock (ABT)Qibla
Dhuhr11:3413:34straight ahead
Asr13:4315:43straight ahead

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
Cairo (CAI)4,365 km+0%7h 48m3h 57m + 2h 21m
Jeddah (JED)4,380 km+0%7h 49m5h 23m + 0h 56m
Amman (AMM)4,462 km+2%7h 55m4h 12m + 2h 13m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
476 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈23 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:30
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (LYS)10:00
  4. Lands (ABT)17:43
  5. Destination city centre18:52

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Al Baha (ABT)

Distance to the city centre
16 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Lyon–Al Baha route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-11-06 at 10:00 Lyon time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
4,365 km
2,712 mi
Estimated block time
5h 43m
Time-zone difference
UTC+2
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
476 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Al Baha trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Al Baha-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and ABT (Al Baha) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 5h 43m over 4,365 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Al Baha (UTC+3).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Al Baha?

About 5h 43m — an estimate for 4,365 km at 850 km/h.

What's the time difference between Lyon and Al Baha, and how does it affect arrival?

Al Baha is 2 hours ahead of Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 17:43 local time in Al Baha.

Which airport does the calculation use in Al Baha?

We compute to Al Baha Domestic Airport as the arrival airport, departing Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport.

When is the best time to book Lyon–Al Baha flights?

November–February has the mildest weather and is the busiest; summer trips are usually quieter and often cheaper.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Lyon to Al Baha)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Al Baha to Lyon?

About the same 5h 43m (4,365 km), across a 2-hour time change.

How is the Lyon–Al Baha flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.