Distance From Hefei Xinqiao International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, HFE - LYS Distance

The distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 5589 miles or 8994 kilometers or 4853 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 Hefei ( China ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hefei and Lyon takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, Hefei, China to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 12 hours 50 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 • HFE - LYS

Kilometers		8994 km
Statute Miles		5589 miles
Nautical Miles		4853 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - HFE to LYS Flight Path

Location of Hefei Xinqiao International Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Hefei, China and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HFE - LYS

Time difference between Hefei (China) and Lyon (France) is 7 Hours.
Lyon time is 7 Hours behind Hefei.

Location	Local Time
Hefei (China)	2025-12-14, 06:01:21 CST
Lyon (France)	2025-12-13, 23:01:21 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

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE / ZSOF) Hefei, China

Destination

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