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Lyon to Sana'a Flight Time: 6h 25m (4,952 km)

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Sana'a (SAH) covers about 4,952 km (≈ 3,077 mi) and takes roughly 6h 25m 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 → SAH
Distance4,952 km · 3,077 mi
Estimated flight time6h 25m
Time differenceUTC+2

Lyon to Sana'a Flight Time: 6h 25m (4,952 km)

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LYSLyonSAHSanaa International Airport
Estimated flight time
6h 25m
Route
4,952 kmLYSLyonSAHSana'a
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
4,952 km
3,077 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+2h
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Enter your Sana'a trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Sana'a-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and SAH (Sana'a) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 25m over 4,952 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Sana'a (UTC+3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Sana'a?

About 6h 25m — an estimate for 4,952 km at 850 km/h.

Which airport does the calculation use in Sana'a — Lyon to Sana'a?

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

When is the best time to book Lyon–Sana'a flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Lyon to Sana'a?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Sana'a to Lyon?

About the same 6h 25m (4,952 km), across a 2-hour time change.

How is the Lyon–Sana'a 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.

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