Distance From Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, CTG - LYS Distance

The distance from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 5251 miles or 8451 kilometers or 4560 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 Cartagena ( Colombia ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cartagena and Lyon takes around 12 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rafael Nuñez International Airport, Cartagena, Colombia to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 12 hours 4 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 • CTG - LYS

Kilometers		8451 km
Statute Miles		5251 miles
Nautical Miles		4560 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 4 minutes

Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - CTG to LYS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Cartagena, Colombia and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTG - LYS

Time difference between Cartagena (Colombia) and Lyon (France) is 6 Hours.
Lyon time is 6 Hours ahead of Cartagena.

Location	Local Time
Cartagena (Colombia)	2026-03-19, 19:45:10 -05
Lyon (France)	2026-03-20, 01:45:10 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

Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG / SKCG) Cartagena, Colombia

Destination

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