Distance From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Ndjili International Airport, LYS - FIH Distance

The distance from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 3521 miles or 5666 kilometers or 3058 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 Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyon and Kinshasa takes around 8 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8 hours 5 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 - FIH

Kilometers		5666 km
Statute Miles		3521 miles
Nautical Miles		3058 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 5 minutes

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - LYS to FIH Flight Path

Location of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport & Ndjili International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lyon to Kinshasa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lyon, France and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LYS - FIH

Time difference between Lyon (France) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 1 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 1 Hours behind Lyon.

Location	Local Time
Lyon (France)	2026-09-19, 06:42:40 CEST
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-09-19, 05:42:40 WAT

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

Ndjili International Airport (FIH / FZAA) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo