Distance From San José Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

The distance from San José Airport () to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 6742 miles or 10851 kilometers or 5855 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 José ( Uruguay ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Lyon takes around 15 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San José Airport, San José, Uruguay to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 15 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		10851 km
Statute Miles		6742 miles
Nautical Miles		5855 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 30 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San José, Uruguay and Lyon, France. .

Nonstop flight route between San José, Uruguay and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LYS

Time difference between San José (Uruguay) and Lyon (France) is 5 Hours.
Lyon time is 5 Hours ahead of San José.

Location	Local Time
San José (Uruguay)	2026-05-02, 08:14:32 -03
Lyon (France)	2026-05-02, 13:14:32 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 José Airport ( / SUSJ) San José, Uruguay

Destination

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