Distance From Rafaï Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, RFA - LYS Distance

The distance from Rafaï Airport (RFA) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 3034 miles or 4883 kilometers or 2635 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 Rafaï ( Central African Republic ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rafaï and Lyon takes around 6 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rafaï Airport, Rafaï, Central African Republic to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 6 hours 58 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 • RFA - LYS

Kilometers		4883 km
Statute Miles		3034 miles
Nautical Miles		2635 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 58 minutes

Rafaï Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - RFA to LYS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rafaï, Central African Republic and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFA - LYS

Time difference between Rafaï (Central African Republic) and Lyon (France) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Rafaï (Central African Republic)	2026-10-27, 01:24:17 WAT
Lyon (France)	2026-10-27, 01:24:17 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

Rafaï Airport (RFA / FEGR) Rafaï, Central African Republic

Destination

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