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Lyon to Rio de Janeiro Flight Time: 11h 14m (9,047 km)

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) covers about 9,047 km (≈ 5,621 mi) and takes roughly 11h 14m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -4 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → GIG
Distance9,047 km · 5,621 mi
Estimated flight time11h 14m
Time differenceUTC-4

Lyon to Rio de Janeiro Flight Time: 11h 14m (9,047 km)

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LYSLyonGIGRio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport
Estimated flight time
11h 14m
Route
9,047 kmLYSLyonGIGRio de Janeiro
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
9,047 km
5,621 mi
Time difference from Lyon
−4h
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Enter your Rio de Janeiro trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Rio de Janeiro-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and GIG (Rio de Janeiro) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 11h 14m over 9,047 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Rio de Janeiro (UTC-3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Rio de Janeiro?

About 11h 14m — an estimate for 9,047 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Lyon–Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?

Roughly 9,047 km (5,621 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Rio de Janeiro?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Marseille (MRS) at 13h 24m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Lyon and Rio de Janeiro?

Via Marseille (MRS): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 13h 24m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 17:14 local time in Rio de Janeiro.

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