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Lyon → Nice Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) covers about 285 km (≈ 177 mi) and takes roughly 0h 55m 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.

RouteLYS → NCE
Distance285 km · 177 mi
Estimated flight time0h 55m
Time differenceSame time

Lyon → Nice Flight Duration & Distance

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LYSLyonNCENice
Estimated flight time
0h 55m
Route
285 kmLYSLyonNCENice
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
285 km
177 mi
Time difference from Lyon
Same time
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Enter your Nice trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Nice-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and NCE (Nice) from real coordinates.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 0h 55m over 285 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

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

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Tips

  • 1

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  • 2

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  • 3

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  • Budgeting Nice with peak-season averages.

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Nice?

About 0h 55m — an estimate for 285 km at 850 km/h.

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

We compute to Nice (NCE) as the arrival airport, departing Lyon (LYS).

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

Yes — required in advance for Saudi passports.

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

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

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Lyon to Nice?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How is the Lyon–Nice 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 Nice?

Roughly 285 km (177 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Nice (NCE).

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