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 Montreal to Lyon take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 5,865 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

Voydly

SupportLog in

Search Montreal → Lyon

Compare flights, hotels, cars, and activities for this trip in one place.

Direct flights onlyMy dates are flexible (±3 days)Don't know where yet? Explore everywhere

500+airlines & travel sites compared

1,200+routes tracked

€0booking fees from us

Flight Distance: Montreal to Lyon

5,865

Kilometres (km)

3,644

Miles (mi)

3,167

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Montreal to Lyon is approximately 5,865 km. The typical flight time is 7h 24m.

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.

Related route pages

→Direct flights Montreal to Lyon →Flight duration Montreal to Lyon →Cheapest day to fly Montreal to Lyon →Flights Montreal to Lyon

Nearby airports

Near Montreal

Montreal / Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)26 km
Montreal International (Mirabel) Airport (YMX)33 km
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)94 km

Near Lyon

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Montreal to Lyon is approximately 5,865 km (3,644 miles).