Distance From Xinyuan Nalati Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, NLT - LYS Distance

The distance from Xinyuan Nalati Airport (NLT) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 3696 miles or 5947 kilometers or 3209 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 Xinyuan ( China ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xinyuan and Lyon takes around 8 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xinyuan Nalati Airport, Xinyuan, China to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 8 hours 29 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 • NLT - LYS

Kilometers		5947 km
Statute Miles		3696 miles
Nautical Miles		3209 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 29 minutes

Xinyuan Nalati Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - NLT to LYS Flight Path

Location of Xinyuan Nalati Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Xinyuan, China and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NLT - LYS

Time difference between Xinyuan (China) and Lyon (France) is 5 Hours.
Lyon time is 5 Hours behind Xinyuan.

Location	Local Time
Xinyuan (China)	2025-12-13, 18:36:27 +06
Lyon (France)	2025-12-13, 13:36:27 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

Xinyuan Nalati Airport (NLT / ZWNL) Xinyuan, China

Destination

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