LYS to NTE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is 537 km (334 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (NTE to LYS).
How far is it from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Nantes?
The great-circle distance between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is 537 km (334 mi, 290 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 LYS to NTE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NTE is roughly west of LYS.
How is the LYS to NTE route written in code?
The pair is written LYS-NTE in IATA codes and LFLL-LFRS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is LYS (LFLL), Nantes Atlantique Airport is NTE (LFRS).
| LYS | NTE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | Nantes Atlantique Airport |
| ICAO code | LFLL | LFRS |
| Country | France | France |
| Elevation | 821 ft | 90 ft |
| Rank by connections | #112 | #180 |
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.
NTE sits 731 ft (223 m) lower than LYS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LYS to NTE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 | Airlinair | RLA | Airlinair | Active |
| BJ | Nouvel Air Tunisie | LBT | Nouvelair | 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 Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône from Nantes?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) are 537 km (334 mi, 290 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LYS to NTE?
A typical nonstop flight between LYS and NTE takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NTE from LYS?
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) lies roughly west of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Which airlines fly LYS to NTE?
3 airlines appear on the LYS-NTE route in the open dataset, including Airlinair, Nouvel Air Tunisie, easyJet.
Related routes
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