How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Lyon to Zurich take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 328 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Lyon to Zurich

328

Kilometres (km)

204

Miles (mi)

177

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Lyon to Zurich is approximately 328 km. The typical flight time is 53m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Lyon

Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB)44 km
Chambery-Savoie Airport (CMF)62 km
Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport (NCY)81 km

Near Zurich

Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)76 km
St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH)76 km
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL)78 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Lyon to Zurich is approximately 328 km (204 miles).