BOD to LYS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 465 km (289 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (LYS to BOD).
How far is it from Bordeaux to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône?
The great-circle distance between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 465 km (289 mi, 251 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 BOD to LYS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LYS is roughly east of BOD.
How is the BOD to LYS route written in code?
The pair is written BOD-LYS in IATA codes and LFBD-LFLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is BOD (LFBD), Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is LYS (LFLL).
| BOD | LYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport |
| ICAO code | LFBD | LFLL |
| Country | France | France |
| Elevation | 162 ft | 821 ft |
| Rank by connections | #242 | #112 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LYS sits 659 ft (201 m) higher than BOD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BOD to LYS
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 | Airlinair | RLA | Airlinair | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
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 Bordeaux from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône?
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are 465 km (289 mi, 251 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BOD to LYS?
A typical nonstop flight between BOD and LYS takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LYS from BOD?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) lies roughly east of Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).
Which airlines fly BOD to LYS?
2 airlines appear on the BOD-LYS route in the open dataset, including Airlinair, easyJet.
Related routes
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