Distance From Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, BJM - LYS Distance

The distance from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 3701 miles or 5956 kilometers or 3214 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 Bujumbura ( Burundi ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bujumbura and Lyon takes around 8 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, Bujumbura, Burundi to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 8 hours 30 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 • BJM - LYS

Kilometers		5956 km
Statute Miles		3701 miles
Nautical Miles		3214 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 30 minutes

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - BJM to LYS Flight Path

Location of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bujumbura, Burundi and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJM - LYS

Time difference between Bujumbura (Burundi) and Lyon (France) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Bujumbura (Burundi)	2026-09-18, 06:43:57 CAT
Lyon (France)	2026-09-18, 06:43:57 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

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM / HBBA) Bujumbura, Burundi

Destination

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