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Lyon to Riyadh Flight: 5h 42m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Riyadh (RUH) covers about 4,356 km (≈ 2,706 mi) and takes roughly 5h 42m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → RUH
Distance4,356 km · 2,706 mi
Estimated flight time5h 42m
Time differenceUTC+2

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LYSLyonRUHKing Khalid International Airport
Estimated flight time
5h 42m
Route
4,356 kmLYSLyonRUHRiyadh
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
4,356 km
2,706 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+2h

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and RUH (Riyadh) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 5h 42m over 4,356 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Riyadh (UTC+3).

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  • 1

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Riyadh?

About 5h 42m — an estimate for 4,356 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Lyon–Riyadh 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 Riyadh?

Roughly 4,356 km (2,706 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and King Khalid International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Riyadh?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Beirut (BEY) at 7h 47m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Beirut (BEY): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 7h 47m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 17:42 local time in Riyadh.

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

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

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

November–February has the mildest weather and is the busiest; summer trips are usually quieter and often cheaper.

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