LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
9,733 km
6,048 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,733 km
6,048 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
77°
east northeast

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LUG SGN
Airport Name Lugano Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LUG SGN
ICAO Code LSZA VVTS
City Lugano Ho Chi Minh City
Country Switzerland Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 915 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lugano (LUG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,733 kilometers (6,048 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in Lugano, it's 15:50 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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