CMN to LYS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 1,748 km (1,086 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LYS to CMN).
How far is it from Casablanca to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône?
The great-circle distance between Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 1,748 km (1,086 mi, 944 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 CMN to LYS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LYS is roughly northeast of CMN.
How is the CMN to LYS route written in code?
The pair is written CMN-LYS in IATA codes and GMMN-LFLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mohammed V International Airport is CMN (GMMN), Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is LYS (LFLL).
| CMN | LYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mohammed V International Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport |
| ICAO code | GMMN | LFLL |
| Country | Morocco | France |
| Elevation | 656 ft | 821 ft |
| Rank by connections | #128 | #112 |
GMMN starts with G, the ICAO prefix for the western reaches of Africa; LFLL starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LYS sits 165 ft (50 m) higher than CMN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMN to LYS
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3O | Air Arabia Maroc | - | Air Arabia | Active |
| AT | Royal Air Maroc | RAM | Royalair Maroc | 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 Casablanca from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône?
Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are 1,748 km (1,086 mi, 944 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMN to LYS?
A typical nonstop flight between CMN and LYS takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LYS from CMN?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) lies roughly northeast of Mohammed V International Airport (CMN).
Which airlines fly CMN to LYS?
3 airlines appear on the CMN-LYS route in the open dataset, including Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, easyJet.
Related routes
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