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Lyon to Addis Ababa Flight Time: 6h 42m (5,198 km)

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) covers about 5,198 km (≈ 3,230 mi) and takes roughly 6h 42m 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 → ADD
Distance5,198 km · 3,230 mi
Estimated flight time6h 42m
Time differenceUTC+2

Lyon to Addis Ababa Flight Time: 6h 42m (5,198 km)

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LYSLyonADDAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
Estimated flight time
6h 42m
Route
5,198 kmLYSLyonADDAddis Ababa
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
5,198 km
3,230 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+2h
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Enter your Addis Ababa trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Addis Ababa-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and ADD (Addis Ababa) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 42m over 5,198 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Addis Ababa (UTC+3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Addis Ababa?

About 6h 42m — an estimate for 5,198 km at 850 km/h.

How long is the return flight from Addis Ababa to Lyon?

About the same 6h 42m (5,198 km), across a 2-hour time change.

How is the Lyon–Addis Ababa 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.

What's the distance between Lyon and Addis Ababa?

Roughly 5,198 km (3,230 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Addis Ababa?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Nice (NCE) at 8h 47m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Lyon and Addis Ababa?

Via Nice (NCE): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 8h 47m — longer than the nonstop.

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