Distance From San Francisco Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

The distance from San Francisco Airport () to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 6313 miles or 10160 kilometers or 5483 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 San Francisco ( Peru ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Lyon takes around 14 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, Peru to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 14 hours 30 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		10160 km
Statute Miles		6313 miles
Nautical Miles		5483 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 30 minutes

San Francisco Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - to LYS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Francisco, Peru and Lyon, France. .

Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, Peru and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LYS

Time difference between San Francisco (Peru) and Lyon (France) is 7 Hours.
Lyon time is 7 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (Peru)	2026-09-13, 03:17:49 -05
Lyon (France)	2026-09-13, 10:17:49 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

San Francisco Airport ( / SPTE) San Francisco, Peru

Destination

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