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Lyon to Rome Flight Time: 1h 26m (721 km)

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Rome (FCO) covers about 721 km (≈ 448 mi) and takes roughly 1h 26m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +0 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYSFCO
Distance721 km · 448 mi
Estimated flight time1h 26m
Time differenceSame time

Lyon to Rome Flight Time: 1h 26m (721 km)

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LYSLyonFCORome Fiumicino Airport
Estimated flight time
1h 26m
Route
721 kmLYSLyonFCORome
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
721 km
448 mi
Time difference from Lyon
Same time

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and FCO (Rome) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 1h 26m over 721 km.

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    Step 3

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

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Rome?

About 1h 26m — an estimate for 721 km at 850 km/h.

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

Via Nice (NCE): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 3h 32m — longer than the nonstop.

Is there a time difference between Lyon and Rome?

No — both cities keep UTC+1, so a 10:00 departure lands around 11:26 local.

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

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

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

Yes — required in advance for Saudi passports.

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

April–May and September–October shoulders are usually cheaper than the June–August peak.