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Lyon to Shanghai Flight Time: 11h 36m (9,359 km)

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Shanghai (PVG) covers about 9,359 km (≈ 5,815 mi) and takes roughly 11h 36m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +7 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → PVG
Distance9,359 km · 5,815 mi
Estimated flight time11h 36m
Time differenceUTC+7

Lyon to Shanghai Flight Time: 11h 36m (9,359 km)

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LYSLyonPVGShanghai Pudong International Airport
Estimated flight time
11h 36m
Route
9,359 kmLYSLyonPVGShanghai
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
9,359 km
5,815 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+7h
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Enter your Shanghai trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Shanghai-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and PVG (Shanghai) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 11h 36m over 9,359 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Shanghai (UTC+8).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Shanghai?

About 11h 36m — an estimate for 9,359 km at 850 km/h.

What's the distance between Lyon and Shanghai?

Roughly 9,359 km (5,815 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Shanghai?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Stockholm (ARN) at 13h 54m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Stockholm (ARN): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 13h 54m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 04:36 local time in Shanghai.

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

We compute to Shanghai Pudong International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Lyon (LYS).

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