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Lyon to Auckland Flight: 22h 37m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Auckland (AKL) covers about 18,722 km (≈ 11,633 mi) and takes roughly 22h 37m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +12 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYSAKL
Distance18,722 km · 11,633 mi
Estimated flight time22h 37m
Time differenceUTC+12

Lyon to Auckland Flight: 22h 37m Nonstop Estimate

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LYSLyonAKLAuckland Airport
Estimated flight time
22h 37m
Route
18,722 kmLYSLyonAKLAuckland
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
18,722 km
11,633 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+12h

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

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and AKL (Auckland) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 22h 37m over 18,722 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Auckland (UTC+13).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Auckland?

About 22h 37m — an estimate for 18,722 km at 850 km/h.

Which airport does the calculation use in Auckland — Lyon to Auckland?

We compute to Auckland Airport as the arrival airport, departing Lyon (LYS).

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Auckland?

Yes — required in advance for Saudi passports.

When is the best time to book Lyon–Auckland flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Lyon to Auckland?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Auckland to Lyon?

About the same 22h 37m (18,722 km), across a 12-hour time change — allow recovery time after landing.

How is the Lyon–Auckland 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 Auckland?

Roughly 18,722 km (11,633 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Auckland Airport.