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Lyon → Prague Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Prague (PRG) covers about 838 km (≈ 521 mi) and takes roughly 1h 34m 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.

RouteLYSPRG
Distance838 km · 521 mi
Estimated flight time1h 34m
Time differenceSame time

Lyon → Prague Flight Duration & Distance

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LYSLyonPRGVaclav Havel Airport Prague
Estimated flight time
1h 34m
Route
838 kmLYSLyonPRGPrague
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
838 km
521 mi
Time difference from Lyon
Same time

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

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and PRG (Prague) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 1h 34m over 838 km.

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    Step 3

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

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  • 1

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Prague?

About 1h 34m — an estimate for 838 km at 850 km/h.

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

April–May and October shoulders are usually cheaper than the June–August peak.

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

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–Prague 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 Prague?

Roughly 838 km (521 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Prague?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Nice (NCE) at 4h 3m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Nice (NCE): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 4h 3m — longer than the nonstop.