Distance From Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, YQX - LYS Distance

The distance from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 2730 miles or 4393 kilometers or 2371 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 Gander ( Canada ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gander and Lyon takes around 6 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, Gander, Canada to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 6 hours 16 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 • YQX - LYS

Kilometers		4393 km
Statute Miles		2730 miles
Nautical Miles		2371 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 16 minutes

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - YQX to LYS Flight Path

Location of Gander International Airport / CFB Gander & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gander, Canada and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YQX - LYS

Time difference between Gander (Canada) and Lyon (France) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Lyon time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Gander.

Location	Local Time
Gander (Canada)	2025-12-15, 21:30:31 NST
Lyon (France)	2025-12-16, 02:00:31 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.

Origin

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX / CYQX) Gander, Canada

Destination

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