Back to CalculatorRoute ID: LYS-DTW
Flight Distance from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) to Detroit (DTW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LYSLFLL
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Great Circle Path
6,708 km4,168 miles • 3,622 NM
Destination Airport
KDTWDTW
Detroit, United States
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Direct Distance
6,708 km
4,168 Statute Miles
3,622 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 24m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
604 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
302° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 24m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 47m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
13h 24m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇫🇷 France→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- City / Country: Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France
- ICAO Code: LFLL
- Coordinates: 45.7260°, 5.0901°
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Elevation: 821 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
- City / Country: Detroit, United States
- ICAO Code: KDTW
- Coordinates: 42.2138°, -83.3538°
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Elevation: 645 ft
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