Distance From Waskaganish Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, YKQ - LYS Distance

The distance from Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 3637 miles or 5854 kilometers or 3159 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 Waskaganish ( Canada ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waskaganish and Lyon takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport, Waskaganish, Canada to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 8 hours 21 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 • YKQ - LYS

Kilometers		5854 km
Statute Miles		3637 miles
Nautical Miles		3159 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Waskaganish Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - YKQ to LYS Flight Path

Location of Waskaganish Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Waskaganish, Canada and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YKQ - LYS

Time difference between Waskaganish (Canada) and Lyon (France) is 5 Hours.
Lyon time is 5 Hours ahead of Waskaganish.

Location	Local Time
Waskaganish (Canada)	2026-03-17, 14:40:47 EDT
Lyon (France)	2026-03-17, 19:40:47 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

Waskaganish Airport (YKQ / CYKQ) Waskaganish, Canada

Destination

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