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Lyon to Jazan Flight Time & Arrival: 6h

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Jazan (GIZ) covers about 4,718 km (≈ 2,932 mi) and takes roughly 6h 8m 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 → GIZ
Distance4,718 km · 2,932 mi
Estimated flight time6h 8m
Time differenceUTC+1

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LYSLyon Saint-Exupéry AirportGIZJazan International Airport
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Estimated flight time
6h 8m

Fastest one-stop via Jeddah (JED): 8h 13m incl. 90-min connection

Route
4,718 kmLYSLyonGIZJazan
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
6h 8m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
4,718 km
2,932 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+1h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 1h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 1h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Lyon → Jazan Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
17:08 · same day
10:00 → 17:08
local time: UTC+1

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0013:08
09:0016:08
12:0019:08
15:0022:08
18:0001:08 (+1d)lands after midnight
23:0006:08 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 LYS · 17:08 GIZ

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
100%
day/night across the flight
10:00 LYS17:08 GIZ
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
does not occur
Seat pick: to avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (LYS)destination clock (GIZ)Qibla
Dhuhr12:1613:16straight ahead
Asr14:3915:39straight ahead

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
Jeddah (JED)4,722 km+0%8h 13m5h 23m + 1h 20m
Cairo (CAI)4,723 km+0%8h 13m3h 57m + 2h 46m
Amman (AMM)4,849 km+3%8h 22m4h 12m + 2h 40m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
515 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈25 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:30
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (LYS)10:00
  4. Lands (GIZ)17:08
  5. Destination city centre17:59

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Jazan (GIZ)

Distance to the city centre
4 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Lyon–Jazan route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-23 at 10:00 Lyon time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
4,718 km
2,932 mi
Estimated block time
6h 8m
Time-zone difference
UTC+1
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
515 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

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

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and GIZ (Jazan) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 8m over 4,718 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Jazan (UTC+3).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Jazan?

About 6h 8m — an estimate for 4,718 km at 850 km/h.

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

Via Jeddah (JED): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 8h 13m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Jazan is 2 hours ahead of Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 18:08 local time in Jazan.

Which airport does the calculation use in Jazan?

We compute to Jazan International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport.

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

November–February has the mildest weather and is the busiest; summer trips are usually quieter and often cheaper.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Lyon to Jazan)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.