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Lyon → Tokyo Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Tokyo (NRT) covers about 9,906 km (≈ 6,156 mi) and takes roughly 12h 14m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +8 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → NRT
Distance9,906 km · 6,156 mi
Estimated flight time12h 14m
Time differenceUTC+8

Lyon → Tokyo Flight Duration & Distance

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LYSLyonNRTTokyo Narita International Airport
Estimated flight time
12h 14m
Route
9,906 kmLYSLyonNRTTokyo
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
9,906 km
6,156 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+8h
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Enter your Tokyo trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Tokyo-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and NRT (Tokyo) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 12h 14m over 9,906 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Tokyo (UTC+9).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Tokyo?

About 12h 14m — an estimate for 9,906 km at 850 km/h.

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

No — Saudi passports enter visa-free for up to 90 days.

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

Cherry-blossom (late March–April) and foliage (November) weeks are peak; June and January–February are quieter.

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

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 long is the return flight from Tokyo to Lyon?

About the same 12h 14m (9,906 km), across a 8-hour time change — allow recovery time after landing.

How is the Lyon–Tokyo 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 Tokyo?

Roughly 9,906 km (6,156 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Tokyo Narita International Airport.

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