Tokyo to Lyon flights
Lyon lies 9,891 km (6,146 mi) north-west of Tokyo, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Tokyo | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | France |
| Population | 9.7 million | 520,774 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | LYS, 19 km out |
Clocks in Lyon are 7 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 13 h 26 min journey lands only 6 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lyon
Crossing from Japan into France: money changes from the Yen to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in Lyon
Lyon is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 57 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 81 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (regional) | GNB | 57 km (35 mi) | 10,007 ft | 1,302 ft |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (regional) | CMF | 81 km (50 mi) | 6,628 ft | 779 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 99 km (62 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 ft |
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Staying in Lyon
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Common questions
How far is Lyon from Tokyo?
9,891 km (6,146 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Lyon by air?
About 13 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Lyon?
Lyon is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Paris against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Lyon flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS); Lyon also has GNB, CMF, NCY.
What currency do I need in Lyon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Lyon?
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.