DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
6,603 km
4,103 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
6,603 km
4,103 mi / 3,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR LUG
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code DAR LUG
ICAO Code HTDA LSZA
City Dar es Salaam Lugano
Country Tanzania Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Zurich
Elevation 182 ft 915 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 46.000000, 8.910000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 6,603 kilometers (4,103 miles / 3,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:52 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:52 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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