Distance From La Guardia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, LGA - LYS Distance

The distance from La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 3823 miles or 6152 kilometers or 3320 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 New York ( United States ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Lyon takes around 8 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Guardia Airport, New York, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 8 hours 47 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 • LGA - LYS

Kilometers		6152 km
Statute Miles		3823 miles
Nautical Miles		3320 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 47 minutes

La Guardia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - LGA to LYS Flight Path

Location of La Guardia Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Lyon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGA - LYS

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

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-12-16, 08:39:11 EST
Lyon (France)	2025-12-16, 14:39:11 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

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States

Destination

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