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Lyon to Phuket Flight: 11h 53m Nonstop

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Phuket (HKT) covers about 9,612 km (≈ 5,973 mi) and takes roughly 11h 53m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +6 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → HKT
Distance9,612 km · 5,973 mi
Estimated flight time11h 53m
Time differenceUTC+6

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LYSLyon Saint-Exupéry AirportHKTPhuket International Airport
Estimated flight time
11h 53m
Route
9,612 kmLYSLyonHKTPhuket
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
9,612 km
5,973 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+6h

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How it works

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

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and HKT (Phuket) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 11h 53m over 9,612 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Phuket (UTC+7).

Use Cases

Read the Lyon–Phuket route math

The estimate case at a glance: about 11h 53m airborne over 9612 km (5973 mi) with no confirmed nonstop, while the fastest one-stop via Istanbul totals near 14h 3m including a 90-minute connection.

Convert takeoff to landing clock

Add the 11h 53m duration to your departure plus the 6-hour clock jump forward: a 10:00 takeoff from Lyon lands near 03:53 in Phuket local time, and the calculator reruns that arithmetic for any departure hour you enter.

Tips

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    Airborne time between Lyon and Phuket excludes taxi, climb, and holding, so treat the estimate as a floor — and if the two airports sit in different time zones, the arrival clock differs even with identical flying minutes.

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    Prices behind this flight time planner move with season and local events in Phuket: re-run the calculation close to your booking date instead of trusting a figure saved weeks earlier, because seasonal swings can move totals by a third or more.

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    Check official sources for Phuket visa, tax, or fee rules before relying on any computed figure (flight time lys to hkt) — travel rules change with little notice, and a calculator cannot know about a decision announced last week.

Common Mistakes

  • Converting every Lyon to Phuket Flight figure to your currency at card rates mid-trip: spreads distort comparisons for Phuket. Work in local currency in the tool, then convert at the end with a verified rate.

  • Ignoring visa lead times before committing to the Lyon to Phuket Flight: processing queues stretch in holiday seasons, and transport bought ahead of an approval is money at risk. Confirm entry status for Phuket first, then book.

FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Phuket?

About 11h 53m — an estimate for 9,612 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Lyon–Phuket 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 Phuket?

Roughly 9,612 km (5,973 mi) great-circle between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Phuket International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Phuket?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Istanbul (IST) at 14h 3m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Istanbul (IST): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 14h 3m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Phuket is 6 hours ahead of Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 03:53 local time in Phuket.

Which airport does the calculation use in Phuket (Lyon to Phuket)?

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

do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Phuket (Lyon to Phuket)?

No — Saudi passports enter visa-free for up to 30 days.