Distance From McClellan-Palomar Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, CLD - LYS Distance

The distance from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 5908 miles or 9508 kilometers or 5131 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 Carlsbad ( United States ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Carlsbad and Lyon takes around 13 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 13 hours 34 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 • CLD - LYS

Kilometers		9508 km
Statute Miles		5908 miles
Nautical Miles		5131 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 34 minutes

McClellan-Palomar Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - CLD to LYS Flight Path

Location of McClellan-Palomar Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Carlsbad to Lyon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Carlsbad, United States and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CLD - LYS

Time difference between Carlsbad (United States) and Lyon (France) is 9 Hours.
Lyon time is 9 Hours ahead of Carlsbad.

Location	Local Time
Carlsbad (United States)	2025-12-05, 21:44:40 PST
Lyon (France)	2025-12-06, 06:44:40 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

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD / KCRQ) Carlsbad, United States

Destination

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