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Lyon → Bucharest Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Bucharest (OTP) covers about 1,647 km (≈ 1,024 mi) and takes roughly 2h 31m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → OTP
Distance1,647 km · 1,024 mi
Estimated flight time2h 31m
Time differenceUTC+1

Lyon → Bucharest Flight Duration & Distance

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LYSLyonOTPBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Estimated flight time
2h 31m
Route
1,647 kmLYSLyonOTPBucharest
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
1,647 km
1,024 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+1h
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Enter your Bucharest trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Bucharest-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and OTP (Bucharest) from real coordinates.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 2h 31m over 1,647 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Bucharest (UTC+2).

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Tips

  • 1

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  • 2

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  • 3

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Bucharest?

About 2h 31m — an estimate for 1,647 km at 850 km/h.

Which airport does the calculation use in Bucharest — Lyon to Bucharest?

We compute to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Lyon (LYS).

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

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

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

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

How is the Lyon–Bucharest 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 Bucharest?

Roughly 1,647 km (1,024 mi) great-circle between Lyon (LYS) and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Bucharest?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Nice (NCE) at 4h 46m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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