LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
8,592 km
5,339 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,592 km
5,339 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
329°
north northwest

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LUG SEA
Airport Name Lugano Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LUG SEA
ICAO Code LSZA KSEA
City Lugano Seattle
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 915 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 47.450000, -122.310000

Lugano (LUG) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,592 kilometers (5,339 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 09:51 in Lugano, it's 00:51 in Seattle. With a 9-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 Seattle (SEA) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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