Distance From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, LYS - GVA Distance

The distance from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) is 61 miles or 98 kilometers or 53 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 Geneva ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyon and Geneva takes around 0 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland is 0 hours 8 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 - GVA

Kilometers		98 km
Statute Miles		61 miles
Nautical Miles		53 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 8 minutes

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport Flight Route Map - LYS to GVA Flight Path

Location of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport & Geneva Cointrin International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lyon, France and Geneva, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LYS - GVA

Time difference between Lyon (France) and Geneva (Switzerland) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lyon (France)	2025-12-16, 14:53:09 CET
Geneva (Switzerland)	2025-12-16, 14:53:09 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

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

Destination

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA / LSGG) Geneva, Switzerland