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Lyon to London Flight: 1h 28m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to London (LHR) covers about 757 km (≈ 470 mi) and takes roughly 1h 28m 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 → LHR
Distance757 km · 470 mi
Estimated flight time1h 28m
Time differenceUTC-1

Lyon to London Flight: 1h 28m Nonstop Estimate

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LYSLyonLHRHeathrow Airport
Estimated flight time
1h 28m
Route
757 kmLYSLyonLHRLondon
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
757 km
470 mi
Time difference from Lyon
−1h
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Enter your London trip details to get flight time figures based on current, London-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and LHR (London) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 1h 28m over 757 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs London (UTC+0).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to London?

About 1h 28m — an estimate for 757 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Lyon–London 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 London?

Roughly 757 km (470 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Heathrow Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to London?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Paris (CDG) at 3h 33m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Paris (CDG): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 3h 33m — longer than the nonstop.

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

London is 1 hour behind Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 10:28 local time in London.

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

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

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

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

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