The distance from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 4743 miles or 7633 kilometers or 4119 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.
7633 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (United States) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (France).
How long does it take to travel from Galena ( United States ) to Lyon ( France )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galena and Lyon takes around 10 hours 54 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport, Galena, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is
10 hours 54 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 • GAL - LYS
| Kilometers | | 7633 km |
| Statute Miles | | 4743 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 4119 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 10 hours 54 minutes |
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - GAL to LYS Flight Path
Location of Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Galena, United States and Lyon, France.
Time Difference Between the Airports • GAL - LYS
Time difference between
Galena (United States) and
Lyon (France) is 10 Hours.
Lyon time is 10 Hours ahead of Galena.
| Location | Local Time |
| Galena (United States) | 2025-12-14, 19:29:48 AKST |
| Lyon (France) | 2025-12-15, 05:29:48 CET |
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.