Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Lyon ➔ Copenhague
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,230 km
Average flight time
~1h 30m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Lyon and Copenhague aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Chartering privately between Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) and Copenhague Kastrup (EKCH) removes connections entirely: 1,221 km non-stop in 1h50. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Copenhague Kastrup (3600 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Centre Copenhague.
Departure and arrival airports
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL)
On the departure side, Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) serves Lyon from 45.73°N / 5.08°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sky Valet Lyon; 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Alpes / Beaujolais.
Copenhague Kastrup (EKCH)
On the arrival side, Copenhague Kastrup (EKCH) serves Copenhague from 55.62°N / 12.66°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Copenhagen AirTaxi FBO; 3600 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Copenhague.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,221 km · 659 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h50
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Arrival FBO
- Copenhagen AirTaxi FBO — Copenhague Kastrup (EKCH / CPH)
- Departure runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 3600 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Copenhague
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Lyon to Copenhague?
About 1h50 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,221 km great-circle between LFLL and EKCH.
Which aircraft suits Lyon → Copenhague?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3600 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Valet Lyon.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

