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Lyon to Cairo Flight: 3h 57m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Cairo (CAI) covers about 2,866 km (≈ 1,781 mi) and takes roughly 3h 57m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → CAI
Distance2,866 km · 1,781 mi
Estimated flight time3h 57m
Time differenceUTC+1

Lyon to Cairo Flight: 3h 57m Nonstop Estimate

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LYSLyonCAICairo International Airport
Estimated flight time
3h 57m
Route
2,866 kmLYSLyonCAICairo
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
2,866 km
1,781 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+1h
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Enter your Cairo trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Cairo-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and CAI (Cairo) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 3h 57m over 2,866 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Cairo (UTC+2).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Cairo?

About 3h 57m — an estimate for 2,866 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Lyon–Cairo 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 Cairo?

Roughly 2,866 km (1,781 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Cairo International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Cairo?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Nice (NCE) at 6h 4m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Nice (NCE): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 6h 4m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 14:57 local time in Cairo.

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

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

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Cairo?

No — Saudi passports enter visa-free for up to 90 days.

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