Distance From Southwest Florida International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, RSW - LYS Distance

The distance from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 4785 miles or 7700 kilometers or 4155 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 Fort Myers ( United States ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Myers and Lyon takes around 11 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 11 hours 0 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 • RSW - LYS

Kilometers		7700 km
Statute Miles		4785 miles
Nautical Miles		4155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 0 minutes

Southwest Florida International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - RSW to LYS Flight Path

Location of Southwest Florida International Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Myers to Lyon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Myers, United States and Lyon, France. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Myers, United States and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RSW - LYS

Time difference between Fort Myers (United States) and Lyon (France) is 6 Hours.
Lyon time is 6 Hours ahead of Fort Myers.

Location	Local Time
Fort Myers (United States)	2025-12-07, 01:44:07 EST
Lyon (France)	2025-12-07, 07:44:07 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

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States

Destination

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