Distance From Walvis Bay Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, WVB - LYS Distance

The distance from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 4785 miles or 7701 kilometers or 4156 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 Walvis Bay ( Namibia ) to Lyon ( France )?

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

Estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay, Namibia 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 • WVB - LYS

Kilometers		7701 km
Statute Miles		4785 miles
Nautical Miles		4156 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 0 minutes

Walvis Bay Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - WVB to LYS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Walvis Bay, Namibia and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WVB - LYS

Time difference between Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Lyon (France) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Walvis Bay (Namibia)	2026-07-30, 09:27:30 CAT
Lyon (France)	2026-07-30, 09:27:30 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

Walvis Bay Airport (WVB / FYWB) Walvis Bay, Namibia

Destination

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