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Flights from Lyon to Beijing
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Istanbul, about 12h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 53m
Lyon to Beijing at a glance
Fastest journey12h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Beijing
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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LYS Munich (MUC) BJS
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
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LYS Istanbul (IST) BJS
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air China, Turkish Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,313 km5,162 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 53mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hBeijing vs Lyon
- Currency in Beijing
- CNY
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → PKX, PEK
Flights from Lyon to Beijing: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Istanbul and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,313 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Beijing?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Beijing?
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Lyon.
