Distance From Abemama Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, AEA - LYS Distance

The distance from Abemama Airport (AEA) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 9171 miles or 14758 kilometers or 7964 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Abemama ( Kiribati ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abemama and Lyon takes around 21 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abemama Airport, Abemama, Kiribati to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 21 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AEA - LYS

Kilometers		14758 km
Statute Miles		9171 miles
Nautical Miles		7964 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 4 minutes

Abemama Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - AEA to LYS Flight Path

Location of Abemama Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Abemama to Lyon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Abemama, Kiribati and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AEA - LYS

Time difference between Abemama (Kiribati) and Lyon (France) is 10 Hours.
Lyon time is 10 Hours behind Abemama.

Location	Local Time
Abemama (Kiribati)	2026-08-26, 10:13:51 +12
Lyon (France)	2026-08-26, 00:13:51 CEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abemama Airport (AEA / NGTB) Abemama, Kiribati

Destination

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS / LFLL) Lyon, France