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Lyon to Colombo Flight: 10h 18m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Colombo (CMB) covers about 8,259 km (≈ 5,132 mi) and takes roughly 10h 18m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +4.5 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → CMB
Distance8,259 km · 5,132 mi
Estimated flight time10h 18m
Time differenceUTC+4.5

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LYSLyonCMBColombo Bandaranaike International Airport
Estimated flight time
10h 18m
Route
8,259 kmLYSLyonCMBColombo
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
8,259 km
5,132 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+4.5h

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

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and CMB (Colombo) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 10h 18m over 8,259 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Colombo (UTC+5.5).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Colombo?

About 10h 18m — an estimate for 8,259 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Lyon–Colombo 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 Colombo?

Roughly 8,259 km (5,132 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Colombo?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Istanbul (IST) at 12h 23m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Istanbul (IST): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 12h 23m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 00:48 local time in Colombo.

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

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

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Colombo — Lyon to Colombo?

It's issued online before you fly (about $50).

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