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Riyadh to Lyon Flight Time: 5h 42m (4,356 km)

A direct flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lyon (LYS) 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.

RouteRUHLYS
Distance4,356 km · 2,706 mi
Estimated flight time5h 42m
Time differenceUTC-2

Riyadh to Lyon Flight Time: 5h 42m (4,356 km)

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RUHKing Khalid International AirportLYSLyon
Estimated flight time
5h 42m
Route
4,356 kmRUHRiyadhLYSLyon
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
4,356 km
2,706 mi
Time difference from Riyadh
−2h

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

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between RUH (Riyadh) and LYS (Lyon) 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: Riyadh (UTC+3) vs Lyon (UTC+1).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Lyon?

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

How long is the return flight from Lyon to Riyadh?

About the same 5h 42m (4,356 km), across a 2-hour time change.

How is the Riyadh–Lyon 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 Riyadh and Lyon?

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

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Lyon?

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 Riyadh and Lyon?

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