Tangier to Villeurbanne flights
Villeurbanne lies 1,427 km (887 mi) north-east of Tangier, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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.
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| Tangier | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | France |
| Population | 1 million | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | TNG, 12 km out | LYS, 17 km out |
Clocks in Villeurbanne are 1 h ahead of Tangier right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Villeurbanne
Crossing from Morocco into France: money changes from the Dirham to the Euro (EUR); 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 Tangier
Tangier is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 47 km), Gibraltar Airport (GIB, 59 km).
Arriving in Villeurbanne
Villeurbanne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 17 km (11 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, 79 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 17 km (11 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 | 79 km (49 mi) | 6,628 ft | 779 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 96 km (60 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Villeurbanne from Tangier?
1,427 km (887 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tangier.
How long does it take to get from Tangier to Villeurbanne by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tangier and Villeurbanne?
Villeurbanne is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Africa/Casablanca).
Which airports are used for Tangier to Villeurbanne flights?
Typically Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS); Villeurbanne also has GNB, CMF, NCY.
What currency do I need in Villeurbanne?
The Euro (EUR).
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.