LYS to TUN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) is 1,076 km (668 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TUN to LYS).
How far is it from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Tunis?
The great-circle distance between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) is 1,076 km (668 mi, 581 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 TUN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TUN is roughly southeast of LYS.
How is the LYS to TUN route written in code?
The pair is written LYS-TUN in IATA codes and LFLL-DTTA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is LYS (LFLL), Tunis Carthage International Airport is TUN (DTTA).
| LYS | TUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | Tunis Carthage International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFLL | DTTA |
| Country | France | Tunisia |
| Elevation | 821 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #112 | #186 |
LFLL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; DTTA starts with D, the prefix for West Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TUN sits 799 ft (244 m) lower than LYS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LYS to TUN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJ | Nouvel Air Tunisie | LBT | Nouvelair | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| TU | Tunisair | TAR | Tunair | 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 Tunis?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) are 1,076 km (668 mi, 581 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LYS to TUN?
A typical nonstop flight between LYS and TUN takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TUN from LYS?
Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) lies roughly southeast of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).
Which airlines fly LYS to TUN?
3 airlines appear on the LYS-TUN route in the open dataset, including Nouvel Air Tunisie, Transavia France, Tunisair.
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