Distance From Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, ATL - LYS Distance

The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 4583 miles or 7375 kilometers or 3980 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 Atlanta ( United States ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Atlanta and Lyon takes around 10 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 10 hours 32 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 • ATL - LYS

Kilometers		7375 km
Statute Miles		4583 miles
Nautical Miles		3980 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 32 minutes

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - ATL to LYS Flight Path

Location of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Atlanta, United States and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ATL - LYS

Time difference between Atlanta (United States) and Lyon (France) is 6 Hours.
Lyon time is 6 Hours ahead of Atlanta.

Location	Local Time
Atlanta (United States)	2025-12-16, 15:36:46 EST
Lyon (France)	2025-12-16, 21:36:46 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

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL / KATL) Atlanta, United States

Destination

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