Distance From Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

The distance from Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport () to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 5497 miles or 8846 kilometers or 4773 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 Saldanha-Vredenburg ( South Africa ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saldanha-Vredenburg and Lyon takes around 12 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport, Saldanha-Vredenburg, South Africa to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 12 hours 38 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

Kilometers		8846 km
Statute Miles		5497 miles
Nautical Miles		4773 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 38 minutes

Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - to LYS Flight Path

Location of Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Saldanha-Vredenburg, South Africa and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LYS

Time difference between Saldanha-Vredenburg (South Africa) and Lyon (France) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Saldanha-Vredenburg (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 07:12:56 SAST
Lyon (France)	2026-04-02, 07:12:56 CEST

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

Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport ( / FASD) Saldanha-Vredenburg, South Africa

Destination

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