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Flights from Lyon to Guangzhou
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Guangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Algiers, about 14h 50m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 50m
Lyon to Guangzhou at a glance
Fastest journey14h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Algiers
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Guangzhou
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 Istanbul (IST) CAN
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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LYS Algiers (ALG) CAN
Leg 1: Air Algérie, ASL Airlines France, Transavia France · Leg 2: Air Algérie
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LYS London (LGW) CAN
Leg 1: British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air · Leg 2: China Southern 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
- 9,506 km5,903 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 50mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hGuangzhou vs Lyon
- Currency in Guangzhou
- CNY
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → CAN
Flights from Lyon to Guangzhou: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Guangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Algiers and Dubai. 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 Guangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,506 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Algiers (ALG), Dubai (DXB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Transavia France flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Guangzhou?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 7 hours ahead of Lyon.





