AMS to LYS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 732 km (455 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (LYS to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 732 km (455 mi, 395 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to LYS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LYS is roughly south of AMS.
How is the AMS to LYS route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-LYS in IATA codes and EHAM-LFLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is LYS (LFLL).
| AMS | LYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LFLL |
| Country | Netherlands | France |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 821 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #112 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LFLL starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LYS sits 832 ft (254 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to LYS
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are 732 km (455 mi, 395 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to LYS?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and LYS takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LYS from AMS?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) lies roughly south of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to LYS?
1 airline appear on the AMS-LYS route in the open dataset, including Air France.
Related routes
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