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Lyon to Male Flight: 10h 1m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Male (MLE) covers about 8,012 km (≈ 4,979 mi) and takes roughly 10h 1m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +4 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → MLE
Distance8,012 km · 4,979 mi
Estimated flight time10h 1m
Time differenceUTC+4

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LYSLyonMLEVelana International Airport
Estimated flight time
10h 1m
Route
8,012 kmLYSLyonMLEMale
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
8,012 km
4,979 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+4h

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Enter your Male trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Male-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and MLE (Male) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 10h 1m over 8,012 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Male (UTC+5).

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Tips

  • 1

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Male?

About 10h 1m — an estimate for 8,012 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Lyon–Male flights?

November–April is the dry peak; May–October is wetter but noticeably cheaper.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Lyon to Male?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Male to Lyon?

About the same 10h 1m (8,012 km), across a 4-hour time change — allow recovery time after landing.

How is the Lyon–Male flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Lyon and Male?

Roughly 8,012 km (4,979 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Velana International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Male?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Kuwait City (KWI) at 12h 5m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Lyon and Male?

Via Kuwait City (KWI): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 12h 5m — longer than the nonstop.

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