LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
7,357 km
4,571 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
7,357 km
4,571 mi / 3,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
311°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

LUG MSP
Airport Name Lugano Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code LUG MSP
ICAO Code LSZA KMSP
City Lugano Minneapolis
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 915 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 44.880000, -93.220000

Lugano (LUG) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 7,357 kilometers (4,571 miles / 3,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Switzerland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Lugano, it's 20:54 in Minneapolis. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lugano Airport (LUG) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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