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Lyon → Abu Dhabi Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) covers about 4,993 km (≈ 3,102 mi) and takes roughly 6h 27m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +3 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → AUH
Distance4,993 km · 3,102 mi
Estimated flight time6h 27m
Time differenceUTC+3

Lyon → Abu Dhabi Flight Duration & Distance

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LYSLyonAUHZayed International Airport
Estimated flight time
6h 27m
Route
4,993 kmLYSLyonAUHAbu Dhabi
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
4,993 km
3,102 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+3h
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Enter your Abu Dhabi trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Abu Dhabi-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and AUH (Abu Dhabi) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 27m over 4,993 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Abu Dhabi (UTC+4).

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Tips

  • 1

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Abu Dhabi?

About 6h 27m — an estimate for 4,993 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Lyon–Abu Dhabi flights?

November–March is the cool-season peak; June–August is very hot but usually the cheapest window.

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

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 Abu Dhabi to Lyon?

About the same 6h 27m (4,993 km), across a 3-hour time change.

How is the Lyon–Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?

Roughly 4,993 km (3,102 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Zayed International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Abu Dhabi?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Kuwait City (KWI) at 8h 32m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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