Distance From Nelson Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, NSN - LYS Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 11769 miles or 18940 kilometers or 10220 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 Nelson ( New Zealand ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Lyon takes around 27 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 27 hours 3 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 • NSN - LYS

Kilometers		18940 km
Statute Miles		11769 miles
Nautical Miles		10220 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 3 minutes

Nelson Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to LYS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - LYS

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and Lyon (France) is 12 Hours.
Lyon time is 12 Hours behind Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 02:29:43 NZDT
Lyon (France)	2025-12-14, 14:29:43 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

Nelson Airport (NSN / NZNS) Nelson, New Zealand

Destination

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