Distance From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, LYS - AUH Distance

The distance from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 3102 miles or 4992 kilometers or 2694 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 Lyon ( France ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyon and Abu Dhabi takes around 7 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 7 hours 7 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 • LYS - AUH

Kilometers		4992 km
Statute Miles		3102 miles
Nautical Miles		2694 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 7 minutes

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - LYS to AUH Flight Path

Location of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lyon, France and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LYS - AUH

Time difference between Lyon (France) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 3 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 3 Hours ahead of Lyon.

Location	Local Time
Lyon (France)	2025-12-17, 01:34:06 CET
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-17, 04:34:06 +04

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

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

Destination

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH / OMAA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates