Distance From Iqaluit Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, YFB - LYS Distance

The distance from Iqaluit Airport (YFB) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 2984 miles or 4802 kilometers or 2591 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 Iqaluit ( Canada ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Iqaluit and Lyon takes around 6 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport, Iqaluit, Canada to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 6 hours 51 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 • YFB - LYS

Kilometers		4802 km
Statute Miles		2984 miles
Nautical Miles		2591 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 51 minutes

Iqaluit Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - YFB to LYS Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YFB - LYS

Time difference between Iqaluit (Canada) and Lyon (France) is 5 Hours.
Lyon time is 5 Hours ahead of Iqaluit.

Location	Local Time
Iqaluit (Canada)	2026-03-17, 19:51:21 EDT
Lyon (France)	2026-03-18, 00:51:21 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

Iqaluit Airport (YFB / CYFB) Iqaluit, Canada

Destination

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